Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Simple Interest

Question:

If the simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of \(6\frac{2 }{3}\)% p.a. for 4 years is Rs. 4400 less than its principal, then the principal is:

Options:

1600

6000

4400

4800

Correct Answer:

6000

Explanation:

\(\frac{P\;×\;20\;×\;4}{3\;×\;100}\) = P - 4400

⇒ \(\frac{11P}{15}\) = 4400

⇒ P = 6000