Aptitude - Simple Interest - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Simple Interest - General Questions (Q.No. 3)
3.
A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs. 4016.25 at the rate of 9 p.c.p.a. in 5 years. What is the sum?
Rs. 4462.50
Rs. 8032.50
Rs. 8900
Rs. 8925
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Principal
= Rs. 100 x 4016.25
9 x 5
= Rs. 401625
45
= Rs. 8925.
Discussion:
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Joyal said:   9 years ago
Can't the interest added by the previous interest?

Kalian jee said:   9 years ago
Simple interest = 4016.25.
Rate = 9%.
Time=5 year's.

Sum = si * 100/r.
Sum=4016.25 * 100/9 * 5,
= 401625 ÷ 45.
Sum = 8925 answer.


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