ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPOUND INTEREST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Julie borrowed $3, 500 for 3 years at 71/2% simple interest rate. How much interest is that?
A
Julie borrowed $3, 500 for 3 years at 71/2% simple interest rate. How much interest is that?
B
$787.50
C
$810
D
$812.50
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, at the end of 3 years, the simple interest is $787.5.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution 500/-for 3 years at simple interest at 5% per annum. ∴ The amount is Rs. 575.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hence, the simple interest as per given information is Rupees 50.

Detailed explanation-4: -Rate = 5 % p.a. Hence, the simple interest on Rs 2500 for 3years at 5%p.a is Rs. 375.

Detailed explanation-5: -Simple Interest Formula To calculate simple interest, multiply the principal amount by the interest rate and the time. The formula written out is “Simple Interest = Principal x Interest Rate x Time.” This equation is the simplest way of calculating interest.

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