Question 4
EasyOriginal questionJoseph's deposit of ₹5,000 grows to ₹6,600 at 8% per annum simple interest. For how many years was the money deposited?
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Interest = ₹6,600 − ₹5,000 = ₹1,600.
Interest for one year = 8% of ₹5,000 = ₹400.
Time = years.
Worth noting
Using the amount ₹6,600 as if it were the interest gives 16.5 years. Subtract the principal first.
- Concept
- Finding time from amount, principal and rate
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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