Quiz Discussion

A sum of Rs. 725 is lent in the beginning of a year at a certain rate of interest. After 8 months, a sum of Rs. 362.50 more is lent but at the rate twice the former. At the end of the year, Rs. 33.50 is earned as interest from both the loans. What was the original rate of interest?

• 1]

  3.6%

• 2]

  4.5%

• 3]

  5%

• 4]

  3.46%

A sum of Rs 12,500 amounts to Rs. 15,500 in the 4 years at the rate of simple interest. Find the rate percent

• 1]

  6%

• 2]

  7%

• 3]

  8%

• 4]

  9%

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:

• 1]

  Rs. 2000

• 2]

  Rs. 10,000

• 3]

  Rs. 15,000

• 4]

  Rs. 20,000

Mr. Thomas invested an amount of Rs. 13,900 divided in two different schemes A and B at the simple interest rate of 14% p.a. and 11% p.a. respectively. If the total amount of simple interest earned in 2 years be Rs. 3508, what was the amount invested in Scheme B?

• 1]

  Rs. 6400

• 2]

  Rs. 6500

• 3]

  Rs. 7200

• 4]

  Rs. 7500

A person borrows Rs 5000 for two years at 4% per annum simple interest. He immediately lends to another person at 6 1/4​% per annum for 2 years. Find his gain in the transaction per year.

• 1]

  Rs 226.50

• 2]

   

  Rs 172.50

• 3]

  Rs 112.50

• 4]

  Rs 95.50

What is the present worth of Rs. 132 due in 2 years at 5% simple interest per annum

• 1]

  110

• 2]

  120

• 3]

  130

• 4]

  140

An automobile financier claims to be lending money at simple interest, but he includes the interest every six months for calculating the principal. If he is charging an interest of 10%, the effective rate of interest becomes:

• 1]

  10%

• 2]

  10.25%

• 3]

  10.5%

• 4]

  None Of These

A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:

• 1]

  Rs. 650

• 2]

  Rs. 690

• 3]

  Rs. 698

• 4]

  Rs. 700

800 Rs. becomes 956 Rs. in 3 years at certain rate of simple interest. If the rate of interest is increased by 4%, what amount will 800 Rs. become in 3 years?

• 1]

  1020.80 Rs

• 2]

  1025 Rs

• 3]

  1050 Rs

• 4]

  1052 Rs

A sum of money lent out at simple interest amounts Rs 720 after 2 years and to Rs 1020 after a further period of 5 years. What is the sum ?

• 1]

  Rs 200

• 2]

  Rs 350

• 3]

  Rs 475

• 4]

  Rs 600