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A man purchased a cycle for Rs. 3,000/ - and agreed to pay 12% on the amount as interest. He repaid principal and interest in 12 equal mont…

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A man purchased a cycle for Rs. 3,000/ - and agreed to pay 12% on the amount as interest. He repaid principal and interest in 12 equal monthly installments. Find the amount of each installment.
  • ARs. 260
  • BRs. 240
  • CRs. 280
  • DRs. 300
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From given data,

Principal P = Rs. 3000

Rate R = 12%

Time T = 1/12 year

Amount divided into 12 months = Rs.3000/12 = Rs. 250

Simple interest for one month = P × T × R/100 = 3000 × 1/12 × 12 /100 = Rs. 30

∴ Amount for each installment = 250 + 30 = Rs. 280
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3000+3000x12/100 3000+ 360 3360 Amount paid in 12 equal months. 3360/12= RS.