Question: Rs. 2000 amounts to Rs. 2600 is 5 yr at simple interest. If the interest rate is increased by 3%, then it would amount to
Options:
A) Rs. 2900
B) Rs. 3200
C) Rs. 3600
D) Rs. 3800
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
- $ SI=2600-2000=Rs\text{.}600 $
$ R=\frac{SI\times 100}{P\times T}=\frac{600\times 100}{2000\times 5}=6 $ %
Now, rate $ (6+3) $ %=9%
New SI $ =\frac{2000\times 9\times 5}{100}=Rs.900 $
$ \therefore $ Amount $ =2000+900=Rs\text{. 2900} $