Question 36
A sum of ₹13,500 amounts to ₹15,500 in 4 years at a rate of simple interest p.a. What is the rate of interest?
Step-by-Step Solution
CONCEPT USED
Simple Interest
STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTION
Total SI for 4 years = 15500 - 13500 = ₹2,000 .
Annual SI = 2000 / 4 = ₹500 .
$Rate R = (500 / 13500) * 100% = 100 / 27 % = 3(19/27)%.
FINAL$