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A sum becomes Rs. 8800 in 4 years at simple interest at the yearly interest rate of 25% per annum. What is the sum (in Rs.)?

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A sum becomes Rs. 8800 in 4 years at simple interest at the yearly interest rate of 25% per annum. What is the sum (in Rs.)?
  • A4400
  • B6600
  • C7040
  • D6400
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Let Rs. P be the sum

Given,

Total amount = 8800

Rate of interest = 25%

And, time = 4 years

S.I. = (P × R × T)/100

⇒ 8800 – P = (P × 25 × 4)/100

⇒ 8800 – P = P

⇒ 2P = 8800

∴ P = 4400