Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Simple Interest

Question:

The simple interest on a certain sum at the rate of 16.25% p.a. for 4 years is Rs.12600 less than principal. Find the principal.

Options:

37800

36000

23400

40000

Correct Answer:

36000

Explanation:

\(\frac{P\;×\;16.25\;×\;4}{100}\) = P - 12600

⇒ \(\frac{35P}{100}\) = 12600

⇒ P = 36000