Simple interest


  1. A man invests ₹ 3000 at the rate of 5% per annum. How much more should he invest at the rate of 8%, so that he can earn a total of 6% per annum ?









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    Let the extra money invested = ₹ P
    According to the question .
    (3000 x 5 x 1)/100 + (P x 8 x 1)/100 = [(3000 + P) x 6 x 1)]/100

    Correct Option: C

    Let the extra money invested = ₹ P
    According to the question .
    (3000 x 5 x 1)/100 + (P x 8 x 1)/100 = [(3000 + P) x 6 x 1)]/100
    ⇒ 15000 + 8P = 18000 + 6P
    ⇒ 2P = 18000 - 15000
    ∴ P = 3000/2 = ₹ 1500


  1. When a bank reduce the rate of interest from 61/2% per annum to 51/2% per annum, depositor withdrew Rs. 600 and thereby his interest reduced by ₹ 73. Find the initial deposit. ?









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    Initially ,
    let P = ₹ A, R = 13/2% per annum and T = 1yr
    SI = PRT/100 = (A x 1 x 13/2)/100 = ₹ 13A/200

    Now, new deposit = ₹ (A - 600), R = 11/2 % per annum and T = 1yr
    SI = PTR/100 = [(A - 600) x 1 x 11/2)/100] = ₹ 11(A - 600)/200

    By the given condition ,
    13A/200 - 11(A - 600)/200 = 73

    Correct Option: A

    Initially ,
    let P = ₹ A, R = 13/2% per annum and T = 1yr
    SI = PRT/100 = (A x 1 x 13/2)/100 = ₹ 13A/200

    Now, new deposit = ₹ (A - 600), R = 11/2 % per annum and T = 1yr
    SI = PTR/100 = [(A - 600) x 1 x 11/2)/100] = ₹ 11(A - 600)/200

    By the given condition ,
    13A/200 - 11(A - 600)/200 = 73
    ⇒ 13A - 11(A - 600 ) = 200 x 73
    ⇒ 2A = 200 x 73 - 600 x 11
    ⇒ 2A = 14600 - 6600
    ⇒ 2A = 8000
    ∴ A = 4000

    Hence, the initial investment is ₹ 4000.



  1. A farmer borrowed ₹ 4200 at 10% per annum. At the end of 5 yr he cleared his account by paying ₹ 5000 and a cow. The cost of the cow is ?









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    Amount after 5 yr, 4200 + (4200 x 10 x 5)/100
    = (4200 + 2100) = Rs 6300

    Correct Option: A

    Amount after 5 yr, 4200 + (4200 x 10 x 5)/100
    = (4200 + 2100) = Rs 6300
    ∴ Cost of the cow = (6300 - 5000) = ₹ 1300


  1. The simple interest on a sum of money will be ₹ 600 after 10 yr. It the principle is trebled after 5 yr, what will be the total interest at the end of tenth year ?









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    Let the principle and rate of interest be P and R%
    Then, (P x R x 10)/100 = 600
    ⇒ PR = 6000

    Correct Option: C

    Let the principle and rate of interest be P and R%
    Then, (P x R x 10)/100 = 600
    ⇒ PR = 6000
    Total interest at the end of year = 300 + (3P x R x 5)/100 = 300 + (15 x 6000)/100 = ₹ 1200



  1. Two equal sums of money were lent at simple interest at 10% per annum for 4 yr and 5 yr, respectively. If the difference in interest for two period was ₹ 220, then each sum is ?









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    Let each sum be ₹ P then,
    (P x 10 x 5)/100 - (P x 10 x 4)/100 = 220

    Correct Option: C

    Let each sum be ₹ P then,
    (P x 10 x 5)/100 - (P x 10 x 4)/100 = 220
    ⇒ P/10 = 220
    ∴ P = 2200
    Hence, each sum is ₹ 2200.