Finding CI When Rate Compounded Anually or Semi - Anually
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Question
Mr. Sharma takes loan of Rs. 25000 and repays an amount of Rs. 31000 at the end of 2 years. What is the rate of simple interest at which he repays the loan?
A
8% p.a.
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B
6% p.a.
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C
12% p.a.
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D
9% p.a.
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Solution
The correct option is C12% p.a. From question, we have
Principal = Rs. 25000, Amount = Rs. 31000, Time =2 years ∴ S.I. = Rs. 31000− Rs. 25000= Rs. 6000 Rate =6000×10025000×2=12% p.a.