Aptitude - Simple Interest - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Simple Interest - General Questions (Q.No. 11)
11.
A sum of money amounts to Rs. 9800 after 5 years and Rs. 12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is:
5%
8%
12%
15%
Answer: Option
Explanation:

S.I. for 3 years = Rs. (12005 - 9800) = Rs. 2205.

S.I. for 5 years = Rs. 2205 x 5 = Rs. 3675
3

Principal = Rs. (9800 - 3675) = Rs. 6125.

Hence, rate = 100 x 3675 % = 12%
6125 x 5

Video Explanation: https://youtu.be/UYwiBCRN39s

Discussion:
68 comments Page 2 of 7.

Vipul said:   6 years ago
2205=9800*3*R/100.

Is this is correct?

Mohd Faiq said:   6 years ago
Which formula you have used to find SI for 3 years = (12005-9800)?

Steve said:   6 years ago
How come 3 here?

Carlo ne said:   6 years ago
Thanks all.

Zaid said:   6 years ago
How will we calculate it with the basic SI formula?

SI = P*T*R/100.

Please explain.

Ayaz said:   6 years ago
@Pramit shome.

Would you explain how?

Pramit Shome said:   7 years ago
The answer should be 20%.

Nitishh said:   7 years ago
Nice explanations, Thanks all.

Ramakhil said:   7 years ago
Can any explain why to take 5 years and not 8 years?
(2)

Manju said:   7 years ago
SI for 3 years=12,005-9800=2205.
SI for 1 year=2205/3=735.
SI for 5 year=735*5=3675.
p = total amount - SI.
p = 9800-3675=6125.

The rate of interest = SI *100/p*n,
R = 3675*100/6125*5,
R =12%.
(5)


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