easy · Principles of Finance

What is the primary difference between simple interest and compound interest?

1. There is no difference if the interest rate is above 10%.
2. Simple interest is only used for bonds, while compound interest is used for stocks.
3. Compound interest is illegal in most developed financial markets.
4. Simple interest only applies to the original principal, whereas compound interest includes interest on previous interest.

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