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What will be the maturity value, if Rs. 13500 is deposited at a simple rate of interest of 12.5% for two years?

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What will be the maturity value, if Rs. 13500 is deposited at a simple rate of interest of 12.5% for two years?
  • ARs. 15187.50
  • BRs. 16875.00
  • CRs. 16805.50
  • DRs. 16785.00
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As per the given data,

Principal = Rs. 13500

Rate R = 12.5%

Time T = 2 years

We know that simple interest (SI) = (P × T × R)/100

⇒ SI = (13500 × 12.5 × 2)/100 = Rs. 3375

We know that Amount = Simple interest + principal

⇒ Amount = 3375 + 13500 = Rs. 16875

∴ Maturity value = Rs. 16,875