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Q · Simple InterestDifficult · 45s
A amounts to ₹7,625 in 5 years at 9% p.a. simple interest. Find the principal.
TopicSimple Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyDifficult
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
Step-by-Step Solution
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P = A/(1+RT/100) = 7625/1.45 = ₹5258.62; SI = ₹2366.38.
Final Answer: Option C — ₹5258.62