This document discusses interest rates and time value of money concepts. It begins by defining simple and compound interest rates. Examples are provided to illustrate calculating interest and total amounts due using simple and compound interest formulas. The concept of economic equivalence is introduced, showing that different cash flows can be equivalent based on a common interest rate. The single payment compound interest formula is derived and used to solve examples of determining future or present values. Overall, the document provides an introduction to fundamental time value of money and interest rate concepts in engineering economics.