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251.

In how many years will a sum of money double itself at 62% 3

A. 24 years
B. 20 years
C. 16 years
D. 12 years
Answer» D. 12 years
Discussion
252.

At what rate of simple interest per annum will a sum become 7/4 of itself in 4 years ?

A. 18%
B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">18</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">4</td></tr></table>
C. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">18</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>3</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">4</td></tr></table>
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">18</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2</td></tr></table>
Answer» D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">18</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2</td></tr></table>
Discussion
253.

At simple interest, a sum becomes 3 times in 20 yr. Find the time, in which the sum will be double at the same rate of interest.

A. 8 yr
B. 10 yr
C. 12 yr
D. 14 yr
Answer» C. 12 yr
Discussion
254.

If A borrowed Rs. P at x% and B borrowed Rs. Q (> P) at y% per annum at simple interest at the same time, then the amount of their debts will be equal after

A. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">100</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>Q - P</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2"> Years </td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Px - Qy</td></tr></table>
B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">100</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>Px - Qy</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2"> Years </td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Q - P</td></tr></table>
C. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">100</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>Px - Qy</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2"> Years </td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">P - Q</td></tr></table>
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">100</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>P - Q</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2"> Years </td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Px - Qy</td></tr></table>
Answer» B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">100</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>Px - Qy</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2"> Years </td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">Q - P</td></tr></table>
Discussion
255.

A sum of money becomes 41/40 of itself in 1/4 years at a certain rate of simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is

A. 10%
B. 1%
C. 2.5%
D. 5%
Answer» B. 1%
Discussion
256.

At a simple interest, a sum amounts to 1012 in 2

A. 2.5%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
Answer» D. 5%
Discussion
257.

What should be the least number of years in which the simple interest

A. 3
B. 2
C. 5
D. 4
Answer» B. 2
Discussion
258.

A sum of money becomes 7/6 of itself in 3 years at a certain rate of simple interest. The rate per annum is :

A. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">5</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>5</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">9</td></tr></table>
B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">6</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>5</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">9</td></tr></table>
C. 18%
D. 25%
Answer» B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">6</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>5</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">9</td></tr></table>
Discussion
259.

The rate of simple interest for which Rs. 6,000 will amount to Rs. 6,900 in 3 years is

A. 5%
B. 7%
C. 2%
D. 4%
Answer» B. 7%
Discussion
260.

How long will a sum of money invested at 5% per annum SI take to increase its value by 50%

A. 10 yr
B. 12 yr
C. 15 yr
D. 7 yr
E. None of the above
Answer» B. 12 yr
Discussion
261.

The amount to be paid, when principal = Rs. 2000, rate of simple interest (R) = 5%, T = 2 years, is :

A. Rs. 3,200
B. Rs. 2,400
C. Rs. 2,200
D. Rs. 3,400
Answer» D. Rs. 3,400
Discussion
262.

A sum becomes its double in 10 yr. Find the annual rate of simple interest.

A. 1%
B. 5%
C. 10%
D. 20%
E. None of the above
Answer» D. 20%
Discussion
263.

Mohan lends Rs. 500 to John and a certain sum to Tom at the same time at a simple interest of 8% per annum. If in 4 years, he altogether receives Rs. 210 as interest from the two, then the sum of money he lent to Tom was

A. Rs. 144.75
B. Rs. 148
C. Rs. 156.25
D. Rs. 165.50
Answer» D. Rs. 165.50
Discussion
264.

For what sum will the simple interest at R% per annum for 2 years will be R ?

A. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">Rs.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>100</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2R</td></tr></table>
B. Rs. 50
C. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">Rs.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>100</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">R</td></tr></table>
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">Rs.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>200</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">R</td></tr></table>
Answer» C. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">Rs.</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>100</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">R</td></tr></table>
Discussion
265.

Find the difference in amount and principal for 4000 at the rate of 5% annual interest in 4 yr.

A. 865.50
B. 865
C. 400
D. 800
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
266.

Two equal sums were lent out at 7% and 5% S.I. respectively. The interest earned on the two loans add up to 960 for 4 years. The total sum lent out in

A. 3500
B. 2500
C. 2000
D. 3000
Answer» D. 3000
Discussion
267.

A sum of 2668 amount to 4669 in 5 yr at the rate of simple interest . Find the rate per cent.

A. 15.2%
B. 14.9%
C. 16%
D. 15%
Answer» E.
Discussion
268.

At the same rate of simple interest sum of the interest of 300 for 4 years and the inter-est of 400 for 3 years is 120. The rate of interest is

A. 5 %
B. 4%
C. 6%
D. 10%
Answer» B. 4%
Discussion
269.

The sum which amount to 364.80 in 8 yr at 3.5% simple interest per annum is

A. 285
B. 280
C. 275
D. 270
Answer» B. 280
Discussion
270.

A certain scheme of investment in simple interest declares that it trebles the investment in 8 years. If you want to quadruple your money through that scheme, you have to invest it for :

A. 11 years 6 months
B. 10 years 8 months
C. 10 years
D. 12 years
Answer» E.
Discussion
271.

A sum at simple interest of 13

A. 1550
B. 1680
C. 2000
D. 1850
E. None of the above
Answer» D. 1850
Discussion
272.

John invested a sum of money at an annual simple interest rate of 10%. At the end of four years the amount invested plus interest earned was 770. The amount invested was

A. 650
B. 350
C. 550
D. 500
Answer» D. 500
Discussion
273.

What will be simple interest for 1 yr and 4 months on a sum of 25800 at the rate of 14% per annum ?

A. 4816
B. 2580
C. 4816.75
D. 4815
Answer» B. 2580
Discussion
274.

A man invests half his capital at the rate of 10% per annum, onethird at 9% and the rest at 12% per annum. The average rate of interest per annum, which he gets, is

A. 9%
B. 10%
C. 10.5%
D. 12%
Answer» C. 10.5%
Discussion
275.

Rakesh lent out 8750 at 7% annual interest, Find the simple interest in 3 yr.

A. 1870
B. 1837.50
C. 1560
D. 2200
Answer» C. 1560
Discussion
276.

If the simple interest on Re. 1 for 1 month is 1 paisa, then the rate percent per annum will be

A. 10%
B. 8%
C. 12%
D. 6%
Answer» D. 6%
Discussion
277.

What equal instalment of annual payment will discharge a debt which is due as 848 at the end of 4 years at 4% per annum simple interest ?

A. 212
B. 200
C. 250
D. 225
Answer» C. 250
Discussion
278.

What will be the simple interest on 4000 at 12

A. 215
B. 120
C. 200
D. 100
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
Discussion
279.

The simple interest on a sum for 5 years is two-fifth of the sum. The rate of interest per annum is

A. 0.1
B. 0.08
C. 0.06
D. 0.04
Answer» C. 0.06
Discussion
280.

A part of 1500 was lent at 10% per annum and the rest at 7% per annum simple interest. The total interest earned in three years was 396. The sum lent at 10% was

A. 900
B. 800
C. 700
D. 600
Answer» B. 800
Discussion
281.

500 was invested at 12% per annum simple interest and a certain sum of money invested at 10% per annum simple interest. If the sum of the interest on both the sum after 4 years is 480, the latter sum of money is :

A. 450
B. 750
C. 600
D. 550
Answer» D. 550
Discussion
282.

What sum of money will amount to 520 in 5 years and to 568 in 7 years at simple interest ?

A. 400
B. 120
C. 510
D. 220
Answer» B. 120
Discussion
283.

At some rate of simple interest, A lent 6,000 to B for 2 years and 1,500 to C for 4 years and received 9,00 as interest from both of them together. The rate of interest per annum was

A. 5%
B. 6%
C. 8%
D. 10%
Answer» B. 6%
Discussion
284.

What sum of money must be given as simple interest for six months at 4% per annum in order to earn 150 interest?

A. 5000
B. 7500
C. 10000
D. 15000
Answer» C. 10000
Discussion
285.

The sum lent at 5% per annum (i.e. 365 days) simple interest, that produces interest, of 2.00 a day, is

A. 1,400
B. 14,700
C. 14,600
D. 7,300
Answer» D. 7,300
Discussion
286.

A sum of money at simple interest amounts to 1,012 in 212

A. 2.5%
B. 3%
C. 4%
D. 5%
Answer» D. 5%
Discussion
287.

A money lender finds that due to fall in the annual rate of interest 8% to

A. 22400
B. 23800
C. 24600
D. 26000
Answer» D. 26000
Discussion
288.

What sum will amount to 7000 in 5 years at 31% simple inter-est ?3

A. 6300
B. 6500
C. 6000
D. 5000
Answer» D. 5000
Discussion
289.

A certain sum of money amounts to 756 in 2 years and to 873 in 313

A. 10%
B. 11%
C. 12%
D. 13%
Answer» E.
Discussion
290.

A man took a loan from a bank at the rate of 12% per annum at simple interest. After 3 years he had to pay 5,400 as interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by him was :

A. 2,000
B. 10,000
C. 20,000
D. 15,000
Answer» E.
Discussion
291.

A sum of money amounts to 5,200 in 5 years and to 5,680 in 7 years at simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is

A. 3%
B. 4%
C. 5%
D. 6%
Answer» E.
Discussion
292.

1,000 is invested at 5% per annum simple interest. If the interest is added to the principal after every 10 years, the amount will become 2,000 after

A. 15 years
B. 18 years
C. 20 years
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">16</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;">2</td><td rowspan="2">Year</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">3</td></tr></table>
Answer» E.
Discussion
293.

A man had 16,000, part of which he lent at 4% and the rest at 5% per annum simple interest. If the total interest received was 700 in one year, the money lent at 4% per annum was

A. 12,000
B. 8,000
C. 10,000
D. 6,000
Answer» D. 6,000
Discussion
294.

If a sum of money amounts to 12,900 and 14,250 at the end of 4th year and 5th year respectively at a certain rate of simple interest, then the rate of interest is

A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 18%
D. 20%
Answer» D. 20%
Discussion
295.

The sum of money that will yield Rs. 60 as simple interest at the rate of 6% per annum in 5 years is

A. 200
B.
C. 225
D. 175
E. 300
Answer» B.
Discussion
296.

A sum of Rs. 2800 is divided into two parts in such a way that the interest on both the parts is equal. If the first part is lent at 9% p.a. for 5 years and second part is for 6 years at 10% p.a., find the two sums.

A. Rs. 1800, Rs. 1000
B. Rs. 1600, Rs. 1200
C. Rs. 1400, Rs. 1400
D. Rs. 1300, Rs. 1500
Answer» C. Rs. 1400, Rs. 1400
Discussion
297.

In what time will 8,000, at 3% per annum, produce the same interest as 6, 000 does in 5 years at 4 % simple interest ?

A. 5 years
B. 6 years
C. 3 years
D. 4 years
Answer» B. 6 years
Discussion
298.

Ramesh deposited 15600 in a fixed deposit at the rate of 10% per annum simple interest. After every second year, he adds his interest earnings to the principal. The interest at the end of fourth year is

A. 1716
B. 1560
C. 3432
D. 1872
Answer» E.
Discussion
299.

The simple interest on 7,300 from 11 May, 1987 to 10 September, 1987 (both days included) at 5% per annum is

A. 123
B. 103
C. 200
D. 223
Answer» B. 103
Discussion
300.

If the simple interest on a certain sum of money for 15 months at 71%2

A. 312
B. 312.50
C. 3120
D. 3120.50
Answer» D. 3120.50
Discussion