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Aptitude · Q118

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 118

Q118

A sum of Rs. 800 amounts to Rs. 920 in 3 years at the simple interest rate. If the rate is increased by 3% p.a. What will be the sum amount to in the same period ?

A.
Rs. 992
Answer
B.
Rs. 962
C.
Rs. 942
D.
Rs. 982

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
\begin{aligned} & {\text{Increased interest in 3 years}} \\ & {\text{ = 3}} \times {\text{3}} \\ & {\text{ = 9% }} \\ & {\text{Hence increased amount}} \\ & {\text{ = }}\frac{{800 \times 9}}{{100}} \\ & = {\text{Rs}}{\text{. }}72 \\ & {\text{Total amount}} \\ & {\text{ = }}\left( {920 + 72} \right) \\ & = {\text{Rs}}{\text{. }}992 \\\end{aligned}