Question

    Calculate the difference in the

    interest earned by investing Rs. 18,000 and Rs. 15,000 at a simple interest rate of 16% per annum, for a duration of 2 years each.
    A Rs.960 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.850 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.652 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.775 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Simple interest = (Principal × Rate of interest × time period) ÷ 100 So, required dierence = {(18000 × 16 × 2)/100} - {(15000 × 16 × 2)/100} = 0.32 × (18000 - 15000) = 0.32 × 3000 = Rs. 960

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