College of Admission Tests Multan

Interest

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Question: 5

Find the rate at Simple interest, at which a sum becomes four times of itself in 15 years.
  • 10%
  • 20%
  • 30%
  • 40%

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Correct Answer: B

Let sum be P and rate be r%

then, P × r × 15 100 = 3P   [important to note here is that simple interest will be 3P not 4P, beause 3P + P = 4P]

⇒ r = 20%