Arithmetic Ability
Simple Interest

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Q.

A sum was put at simple interest at a certain rate for 10 years . Had it been put at 5% higher rate , it would have fetched Rs.600 more. What was the Sum?

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Correct choice: A

Explanation:

At 5% more rate, the increase in S.I for 10 years = Rs.600 (given) So, at 5% more rate, the increase in SI for 1 year = 600/10 = Rs.60/- i.e. Rs.60 is 5% of the invested sum So, 1% of the invested sum = 60/5 Therefore, the invested sum = 60 × 100/5 = Rs.1200
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