Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Simple Interest

Question:

If the ratio of principal and the simple interest for 5 years is 10 : 3, then the rate of interest p.a. is:

Options:

5%

6%

8%

3%

Correct Answer:

6%

Explanation:

Total interest \(\Rightarrow \) \(\frac{3}{10}\) × 100 = 30%

Total Interest = Rate p.a. × time

30% =  Rate p.a × 5yrs

Rate p.a. = 6%