Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Aptitude Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Simple Interest

Question:

A sum of money becomes double of itself in 50 months when invested on simple interest. What is the rate of interest per annum?

Options:

26%

25%

20%

24%

Correct Answer:

24%

Explanation:

Time = 50 months

Let sum = P and Amount = 2P

By using formula  ,

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

P = \(\frac{P × R × 50 }{100 × 12 }\)

R = 24%