solution_2_3_simple_interest.c

/**
 * Solution 2.3: Simple Interest Calculator
 * Week 2 - Variables, Data Types, and Operators
 * 
 * Description: Calculate simple interest given principal, rate, and time
 */

#include <stdio.h>

int main() {
    float principal, rate, time, interest;
    
    printf("Enter principal amount: $");
    scanf("%f", &principal);
    
    printf("Enter rate of interest: ");
    scanf("%f", &rate);
    
    printf("Enter time period (years): ");
    scanf("%f", &time);
    
    interest = (principal * rate * time) / 100;
    
    printf("Simple Interest = $%.2f\n", interest);
    printf("Total Amount = $%.2f\n", principal + interest);
    
    return 0;
}