Arithmeticeasy · Past Paper
Find the principal that earns Rs 250 simple interest in 5 years at 2% per annum.
ARs 2000
BRs 2500
CRs 3000
DRs 3500
✓ Correct Answer: B — Rs 2500
P = (I*100)/(T*R) = (250*100)/(5*2) = 25000/10 = 2500.
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