# Finance, growth and decay notes

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- [Simple & Compound Growth](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/mathematics/notes/finance-growth-and-decay/simple-and-compound-growth) — Simple & Compound Growth Financial mathematics is one of the most practical topics in mathematics. Understanding growth — how investments and savings increase over time — is essential for personal…
- [Simple & Compound Decay](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/mathematics/notes/finance-growth-and-decay/simple-and-compound-decay) — Simple & Compound Decay Just as investments grow over time, assets lose value — this is called depreciation or decay. Understanding depreciation is essential for businesses, tax calculations, and…
- [Nominal & Effective Interest Rates](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-11/mathematics/notes/finance-growth-and-decay/nominal-and-effective-interest-rates) — Nominal & Effective Interest Rates When interest is compounded more than once per year, the actual return on an investment is higher than the quoted (nominal) rate. Understanding the relationship…

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