Arithmetic Ability
Simple Interest

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Q.

A car is purchased on hire-purchase. The cash price is $21 000 and the terms are a deposit of 10% of the price, then the balance to be paid off over 60 equal monthly instalments. Interest is charged at 12% p.a. What is the monthly instalment?

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Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Cash price = $21 000 Deposit = 10% × $21 000 = $2100 Loan amount = $21000 − $2100 = $18900 I=p x r x t/100 I=11340 Total amount = 18900 + 11340 = $30240 Regular payment = total amount /number of payments
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