A sum becomes Rs. 15,500 in 7 years on simple interest at the rate of 30 percent per annum. What is the total interest for the 7 years?

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  1. Rs. 12,200
  2. Rs. 1,47,000
  3. Rs. 10,500
  4. Rs. 11,500

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Option 3 : Rs. 10,500
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Given:

Sum becomes Rs. 15500

Rate of interest (r) = 30% per annum

Time period (t) = 7 years

Formula used:

Simple interest (S.I) = (Prt/100)

Where,

P = principal amount

r = rate of interest

t = time period

Calculation:

If the sum becomes Rs. 16000 Means,

[P + (S.I)] = sum

⇒ [P + (Prt /100)] = sum

⇒ [P + (P × 30 × 7)/ 100] = 15500

⇒ [P + (P × 210/100)] = 15500

⇒ [P + (21P/10)] = 15500

⇒ [31P/10] = 15500

⇒ P = 15500 × (10/31)

⇒ P = 5000

So, S.I = 15500 - 5000

⇒ Rs. 10500

∴ The total interest for the 7 years is Rs. 10500.

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