Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Simple Interest

Question:

What is the simple interest on a sum of ₹99,000 at $12\frac{1}{2}$ per annum for a period of 9 months?

Options:

₹8,281.25

₹9,282.25

₹7,281.25

₹9,281.25

Correct Answer:

₹9,281.25

Explanation:

9 months = \(\frac{3}{4 }\) years

Rate = 12 \(\frac{1}{2 }\)% = \(\frac{25}{2}\)%

Simple Interest = \(\frac{Principal ×Rate × Time }{100}\)

= \(\frac{99000 ×25 × 3 }{2 × 4× 100}\)

= Rs. 9281.25