Practicing Success
Ram borrowed a sum of ₹12000 from bank at simple interest after 2 years he paid ₹5000 to the bank and at the end of 5 years he paid ₹8550 and clear all his dues. Find the rate percent ? |
15% 10% 5% 8% |
5% |
Borrow amount = Rs.12000/- Total amount paid = 5000 + 8550 = Rs.13550/- Interest = 13550 - 12000 = Rs.1550/- Rate of interest = R Now, ATQ \(\frac{5000 × R × 2yr}{100}\) + \(\frac{7000 × R × 3yr}{100}\) ⇒ 1550 R = 5% |