Aptitude - Simple Interest - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Simple Interest - General Questions (Q.No. 13)
13.
A certain amount earns simple interest of Rs. 1750 after 7 years. Had the interest been 2% more, how much more interest would it have earned?
Rs. 35
Rs. 245
Rs. 350
Cannot be determined
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

We need to know the S.I., principal and time to find the rate.

Since the principal is not given, so data is inadequate.

Discussion:
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Vivek said:   9 years ago
pr = 1750/7 = 250
r = 250/p.

2% more => 250/p + [250/p]*2%=255/p is the new r.
SI = p * 255/p * 7 = 1785.

1785 - 1750 = 35 rupees more.

Kunal roy said:   7 years ago
As per data specified p and yr are constant only rates changes.
Moreover, SI is directly proportional.
So, I think the answer would be 35.
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Satyajit dash said:   1 decade ago
Hi @Anusha,

As in question given, 2% more interest than the first case,
So, rate of interest = r+(2r/100) = 102r/100.

Hope understood.

Dua najeeb said:   9 years ago
How we solve it?

Find the rate %per annum by applying the formula: r = I * 100/t * p.

Rs. 700 gives Rs 210 simple interest in 3 years.

Pari said:   10 years ago
Please anyone confirm that what is the correct answer or data is not sufficient. As Indiabix says answer "Cannot be determined".

Markie said:   5 years ago
The answer cannot be determined because the principal is not given and we cannot assume rate r to be 100 or any value. Thanks.

Bhavuk said:   7 years ago
S.I. for 1 year = 1750/7=250.
increase by 2% = 250*2/100=255.
Every yr he would get extra 5 rs.

So, for 7 yrs = 5 * 7= 35

Rahul said:   1 decade ago
S.I. for 1 year = 1750/7=250
increase by 2% = 250*2/100=255
every yr he would get extra 5 rs

So for 7 yrs = 5 * 7= 35

Abhishek said:   4 years ago
I think 35 is right answer.

1750/7=250 is S.I. Per year.
2% more of 250=255.
Therefore 5 is more.
5*7=35 is right.
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Vikramjeet said:   1 decade ago
Hey friends it was said that when no principal amount given then take 100 =p so why we can't write this value.


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