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  • Question
  • A person borrows Rs. 5000 for 2 years at 4% p.a. simple interest. He immediately lends it to another person at 614 p.a for 2 years. Find his gain in the transaction per year


  • Options
  • A. Rs. 112.50
  • B. Rs.150.25
  • C. Rs.167.50
  • D. Rs.170

  • Correct Answer
  • Rs. 112.50 

    Explanation

      g a i n   i n   2   y e a r s   = R s . 5000 * 25 4 * 2 100 - 5000 * 4 * 2 100   

    = Rs. (625 - 400) 

    = Rs. 225 

      g a i n   i n   1   y e a r   = R s . 225 2 = 112 . 50

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    • 1. Simple interest on a certain sum is 16/25 of the sum. Find the rate percent and time, If both are numerically equal.

    • Options
    • A. Rate = 7% and Time = 7 years.
    • B. Rate = 8% and Time = 8 years.
    • C. Rate = 6% and Time = 6 years.
    • D. Rate = 5% and Time = 5 years.
    • Discuss
    • 2. A certain sum of money amounts to Rs 1008 in 2 years and to Rs 1164 in 3 ½ years. Find the sum and the rate of interest.

    • Options
    • A. 800, 14%
    • B. 800, 13%
    • C. 800, 12%
    • D. 800, 19%
    • Discuss
    • 3. A man took loan from a bank at the rate of 12% p.a. simple interest. After 3 years he had to pay Rs. 5400 interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by him was:

    • Options
    • A. Rs.2000
    • B. Rs.10000
    • C. Rs.15000
    • D. Rs.20000
    • Discuss
    • 4. In how many years will a sum of Rs.800 at 10% per annum compounded semi annually become Rs.926.10

    • Options
    • A. 1.5
    • B. 2.5
    • C. 3.5
    • D. 4.5
    • Discuss
    • 5. What annual instalment will discharge a debt of Rs 1092 due in 3 years at 12% simple interest?

    • Options
    • A. Rs.325
    • B. Rs.545
    • C. Rs.560
    • D. Rs.550
    • Discuss
    • 6. Find: S.l. on Rs 6250 at 14% per annum for 146 days.

    • Options
    • A. Rs.350
    • B. Rs.450
    • C. Rs.550
    • D. Rs.650
    • Discuss
    • 7. A sum of Rs.1550 was lent partly at 8% p.a. simple interest. The total interest received after 3 years was Rs.300. The ratio of the money lent at 5% to that lent at 8% is :

    • Options
    • A. 5:8
    • B. 6:7
    • C. 16:15
    • D. 17:18
    • Discuss
    • 8. How much time will take for an amount of Rs. 450 to yield Rs. 81 as interest at 4.5% per annum of simple interest ?

    • Options
    • A. 4 years
    • B. 2.5 years
    • C. 3.5 years
    • D. 2 years
    • Discuss
    • 9. A sum of money triples itself in 8 years simple interest. Find the rate of percent per annum?

    • Options
    • A. 30%
    • B. 25%
    • C. 22%
    • D. 18%
    • Discuss
    • 10. A certain amount earns simple interest of Rs. 1750 after 7 years. Had the interest been 2% more, how much more interest would it have earned?

    • Options
    • A. Rs.35
    • B. Rs.245
    • C. Rs.350
    • D. cannot be determined
    • Discuss


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