What is the term for the initial amount of money borrowed or invested, before interest?
سود سے پہلے ادھار لی گئی یا سرمایہ کاری کی گئی ابتدائی رقم کی اصطلاح کیا ہے؟
Answer: Principal
Explanation
The principal is the initial amount of money borrowed or invested, before interest is added or earned.
It is the base amount used to calculate interest.
It is often referred to as the original investment or loan amount.
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