Question : How much time will it take for an amount of INR 600 to yield INR 54 as interest at 3% per annum of simple interest?
Option 1: 1 year
Option 2: 2 years
Option 3: 4 years
Option 4: 3 years
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Correct Answer: 3 years
Solution :
Principal sum, $P$ = INR 600
Rate, $R$ = 3%
Let $n$ be the time taken.
Simple interest, SI = INR 54
SI = $\frac{PnR}{100}$
⇒ 54 = $\frac{600×n×3}{100}$
⇒ $n$ = $\frac{54}{18}$ = 3
Hence, the correct answer is 3 years.
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