Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Simple Interest

Question:

Monty paid a simple interest of ₹480 on a particular sum after 2 years. The rate was 8% per annum. Find the sum.

Options:

₹2,200

₹2,000

₹3,000

₹2,500

Correct Answer:

₹3,000

Explanation:

Interest= Rs 480

time = 2 years

Rate = 8%

if P = 100% , then Interest= Rate × Time

                                       =  8× 2 = 16% 

ATQ 

16% = Rs 480

1%   =  Rs 30

10% =  Rs 300 Answer