Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

A sum of ₹9500 amounts to ₹11495 in 2 years at a certain rate percent per annum, interest compounded yearly. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum for the same time and double the rate?

Options:

3990

3420

4560

3800

Correct Answer:

3800

Explanation:

Amount = Principal × ( 1 + \(\frac{rate }{100}\) )t

11495 = 9500 × ( 1 + \(\frac{rate }{100}\) )2

\(\frac{11495}{9500}\) = ( 1 + \(\frac{rate }{100}\) )2

\(\frac{121}{100}\) = ( 1 + \(\frac{rate }{100}\) )2

1 + \(\frac{rate }{100}\) = \(\frac{11}{10}\)

Rate = 10%

Now ,

new rate = 2 × 10% = 20%

Simple interest = \(\frac{P×R×T}{100}\)

= \(\frac{9500×20×2}{100}\)

= 3800