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 ## Simple Interest Calculator
 
-A calculator that calculates simple interest given principal, annual rate of interest and time period in years.
+A calculator that calculates simple interest given principal, annual rate of interest and time period in years
 
 ```
 Input:
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    simple interest = p*t*r
 ```
 
-_© 2022 XYZ, Inc._
+_© 2023 XYZ, Inc._