A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹2880 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 2 years?

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  1. 240
  2. 480
  3. 1920
  4. 960

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Option 2 : 480
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Given:

Amount (A) = ₹2880

Rate (R) = 10% per annum

Time (T) = 2 years

Formula Used:

Simple Interest (SI) =

Amount (A) = P + SI

Calculation:

A = P +

⇒ 2880 = P +

⇒ 2880 = P +

⇒ 2880 = 

⇒ P = 

⇒ P = 2400

Simple Interest (SI) = 

⇒ SI = 480

∴ The simple interest is ₹480.

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