For the same principal, rate, and time, compound interest is always at least as large as simple interest.
Practice this question from Chapter Mock 5: Simple Interest and Compound Interest, with options and an explanation.
Question
For the same principal, rate, and time, compound interest is always at least as large as simple interest.
Option A — Correct answer
True
Correct choice.
Option B
False
Explanation
Compound interest matches simple interest for one period and exceeds it for longer durations. It is never smaller for the same positive inputs.