How much interest does Charles earn on his savings?

Do you know what interest is? Only a percent or a rate will work, not a measure of weight or volume.

It would be like asking "How much does this weigh?" and answering "five minutes."

interest means either rate of interest (a percentage) or amount of interest earned (an amount of money).

Neither rates of interest nor amounts of interest can be measured in ounces.

Usually foodstuffs are measured in ounces. Two ounces of chocolate. Ten ounces of coffee. Seven ounces of tuna.

CJ

Thanks, GG and Jim.

Just to make sure, if it's 15 dollars, then does it work?

Yes. Fifteen dollars ($15) works.

-- How much interest did you make on your savings of $300 this year?
-- $15.
-- Well, that's pretty good. These days 5% is not a bad interest rate.

CJ

Thanks, Jim.

Got it.

PS - Did you change your signature line? I like it.

Grammar GeekPS - Did you change your signature line? I like it.

Thanks, GG.

Actually, my signature line is a kind of Chinese philosophy, which puts emphasis on harmony with people as well as the mother earth and therefore is the source of bliss.

It's a good philosophy.

But make it creatures.

Grammar GeekIt's a good philosophy.

But make it creatures.

Thanks, GG.

I know grammatically, it should be all creatures, but phonetically, it sounds better to write "To live in harmony with all creature and nature."

It rhymes with nature, and besides, it's sort of poetic liscence, I hope.