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simple interest of an amount in 8 years at the rate 12% is 5520 what is the principal amount


Renuka 13th Sep, 2021
Answer (1)
Sharon Rose Student Expert 13th Sep, 2021

Hello,

The principle amount can be calculated using the formula

Simple Interest= (Principal amount* Rate* Time)/100

That implies, Principal amount= (Simple Interest*100)/Rate*Time

P.A=(5520*100)/12*8

P.A=552000/96

P.A=5750

Therefore, the Principal Amount is Rs. 5740

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