ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SAVING AND INVESTING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Using the simple interest formula, calculate the interest earned on $25, 000 after .5 years at 3% return.
A
$375.00
B
$750.00
C
$37.50
D
$75.50
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. ∴ The simple interest is Rs. 2000.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simple Interest Formula Thus, if simple interest is charged at 5% on a $10, 000 loan that is taken out for three years, then the total amount of interest payable by the borrower is calculated as $10, 000 x 0.05 x 3 = $1, 500.

Detailed explanation-4: -Detailed Solution. ∴ The amount at the end of the three years is Rs. 289380.

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