Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Simple Interest

Question:

If the ratio of principal and the simple interest after 8 years is 10 : 4 , then the rate of interest p.a. is:

Options:

5%

3%

7%

8%

Correct Answer:

5%

Explanation:

Total interest \(\Rightarrow \) \(\frac{4}{10}\) × 100 = 40%

Total Interest = Rate p.a. × time

40% =  Rate p.a × 8years

Rate p.a. = 5%