Simple Interest
Math MCQs

Question :    Susan took a loan of $5300 at the rate of 6% simple interest per annum. If he paid an amount of $8162 to clear the loan, then find the time period of the loan.

Correct Answer  9

Solution & Explanation

Solution

Given,

Principal (P) = $5300

Rate of Simple Interest (R) = 6% per annum

Amount (A) = $8162

Thus, time (T) = ?

Method (1) Using Formula

Calculation of Simple Interest, when Principal and Amount are given

Formual to Calculate Simple Interest when Principal and Amount are given

We know that, Amount (A) = Principal (P) + Simple Interest (SI)

⇒ Simple Interest (SI) = Amount – Principal

⇒ SI = $8162 – $5300 = $2862

Thus, Simple Interest = $2862

Calculation of the Time using forumula when Amount, Simple Interest and Principal are known

Formula to find the Time (T)

Time (T) = ^{100 × Simple Interest}/_{Principal × Rate of Interest}

⇒ T = ^{100 × SI}/_{P × R}

Thus, Time (T) = ^{100 × 2862}/_{5300 × 6}

= ²⁸⁶²⁰⁰/₃₁₈₀₀

= 9 years (using formula)

Thus, Time (T) = 9 years (from time taken before calculation)Answer

Calculation of the Time using Unitary Method when Amount, Simple Interest and Principal are known

Here, we have

Principal (P) = $5300

Rate of Simple Interest (R) = 6% per annum

Simple Interest = $2862 (As calculated above by subtracting Principal from the Amount given)

We know that, interest is calculated on the basis of the Principal.

This means Simple Interest for 1 year = Rate of simple interest × Principal

Thus, Simple Interest for 1 year = 6% of Principal

= 6% of $5300

= ⁶/₁₀₀ × 5300

= ^{6 × 5300}/₁₀₀

= ³¹⁸⁰⁰/₁₀₀ = 318

Thus, simple Interest for 1 year = $318

Now,

∵ If the simple Interest is $318, then the time = 1 year

∴ If the simple Interest is $1, then the time = ¹/₃₁₈ years

∴ If the simple Interest is $2862, then the time = ¹/₃₁₈ × 2862 years

= ^{1 × 2862}/₃₁₈ years

= ²⁸⁶²/₃₁₈ = 9 years

Thus, time (T) = 9 years Answer

Similar Questions

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(2) How much loan did Thomas borrow 5 years ago at a rate of simple interest 3% per annum, if he paid $6670 to clear it?

(3) Margaret had to pay $5002.5 in order to furnish the loan taken 3 years before. If the rate of simple interest was 5% then find the sum borrowed.

(4) Joseph took a loan of $5400 at the rate of 8% simple interest per annum. If he paid an amount of $8424 to clear the loan, then find the time period of the loan.

(5) What amount does Barbara have to pay after 5 years if he takes a loan of $3550 at 4% simple interest?

(6) What amount will be due after 2 years if Anthony borrowed a sum of $3650 at a 8% simple interest?

(7) What amount will be due after 2 years if Kenneth borrowed a sum of $4000 at a 9% simple interest?

(8) Joseph took a loan of $5400 at the rate of 9% simple interest per annum. If he paid an amount of $8316 to clear the loan, then find the time period of the loan.

(9) How much loan did Michael borrow 5 years ago at a rate of simple interest 4% per annum, if he paid $6360 to clear it?

(10) Sandra took a loan of $6900 at the rate of 8% simple interest per annum. If he paid an amount of $11316 to clear the loan, then find the time period of the loan.