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  1. It is decided that a loan of ₹10,000 will be paid off at the rate of ₹800 per month in 15 equal instalments. Find out the rate of return on investment.
    1. 17% P.a.
    2. 18% P.a.
    3. 15% P.a.
    4. 16% P.a.
Correct Option: D

Given that , Number of monthly instalments = 15
Monthly instalment = ₹ 800

Time (T) =
15
= 1
1
12 4

∴ Total amount paid = ₹ (800 × 15) = ₹ 12,000
Simple Interest = ₹ (12,000 – 10,000) = ₹ 2,000
When

∴ Rate of return =
100 × 2,000 × 1 × 4
= 16%
10000 × 5



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