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@@ -7,10 +7,10 @@ A calculator that calculates simple interest given principal, annual rate of int
 ```
 Input:
    p, principal amount
-   t, time period in years
+   t, period in years
    r, annual rate of interest
 Output
    simple interest = p*t*r
 ```
 
-_© 2022 XYZ, Inc._
+2023 XYZ, Inc.