What is interest on a loan?

The cost of borrowing money.

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  1. A tax on purchases
  2. The cost of borrowing money ✔
  3. A reward for saving money

Why: Interest is the amount a lender charges for borrowing money, on top of the principal.

Huh, didn't know that: Interest is the amount a lender charges for borrowing money, on top of the principal.

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Interest is the rent you pay for money.
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Answer: The cost of borrowing money. Interest is the amount a lender charges for borrowing money, on top of the principal.

  1. Scouting America: Personal Management www.scouting.org/merit-badges/personal-management
    What a loan is, what interest is
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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