Question

    'Iqbal' deposited Rs. 11,200 in a SIP at simple interest

    of 13% p.a. If he earned Rs. 8,736 as interest, then find the duration (in years) for which the money was invested by him.
    A 6 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 5 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10 yrs Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the duration for which the money was invested be ‘y’ years. Or, 8736 = {(11200 × 13 × y)/100} So, y = (8736/1456) = 6 Therefore, the money was invested for 6 years.

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