In what time will Rs. $3{,}000$ amount to Rs. $3{,}900$ at $6\%$ simple interest per annum?

In what time will Rs. $3{,}000$ amount to Rs. $3{,}900$ at $6\%$ simple interest per annum?
  1. $4$ years
  2. $5$ years
  3. $6$ years
  4. $7$ years

Solution

SI $= 3900 - 3000 = 900$. $T = \dfrac{100 \cdot \text{SI}}{P \cdot R} = \dfrac{100 \cdot 900}{3000 \cdot 6} = 5$ years.

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