Principal vs principle

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #578 [color=blue]“Real Life: Banking (3)”, question 4

The amount on a loan is the original amount that was borrowed. Interest rates are calculated from this original debt amount.

(a) principle
(b) pension
(c) zero
(d) possession

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #578 [color=blue]“Real Life: Banking (3)”, answer 4

The principle amount on a loan is the original amount that was borrowed. Interest rates are calculated from this original debt amount.

Correct answer: (a) principle

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“Principal” is the right spelling here.

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