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Simple Interest · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 20 of 32

Simple Interest: The simple interest on a sum at 7% p.a. for 3 years is ₹1260. Find the principal.

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Topic
Simple Interest
Subject
Mathematics
Difficulty
Moderate
Solve Time
45-60 sec

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The simple interest on a sum at 7% p.a. for 3 years is ₹1260. Find the principal.

TopicSimple Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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P = (1260×100)/(7×3) = ₹6000.

Final Answer: Option D - ₹6000.00
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