Simple & Compound Interest · Question 20 · Easy

In how many years will ₹4,500 earn a simple interest of ₹1,215 at 6% per annum?

  1. 4 years
  2. 5 years
  3. 4 1/2 years
  4. 3 1/2 years
Answer and explanation

Answer: C. 4 1/2 years

Explanation: Interest per year = 6% of 4500 = ₹270. Time = 1215 ÷ 270 = 4.5 years.

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