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Q1 · medium

A sum at 10% p.a. simple interest amounts to ₹6,000 in 4 years. Find the principal.

  1. A₹4,285
  2. B₹4,500
  3. C₹4,000
  4. D₹4,200
Explanation

A = P(1 + RT/100) → 6000 = P(1 + 0.4) = 1.4P. P = 6000/1.4 ≈ ₹4,285.71.

Q2 · easy

Compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% p.a. compounded annually for 2 years is:

  1. A₹2,100
  2. B₹2,000
  3. C₹2,050
  4. D₹2,200
Explanation

A = 10000 × 1.1² = 12100. CI = 12100 − 10000 = ₹2,100.

Q3 · medium

A and B together can do a work in 12 days. A alone takes 20 days. How long will B alone take?

  1. A30 days
  2. B32 days
  3. C28 days
  4. D25 days
Explanation

1/A + 1/B = 1/12 → 1/B = 1/12 − 1/20 = (5-3)/60 = 2/60 = 1/30. B = 30 days.

Q4 · easy

An article marked ₹800 is sold at a discount of 15%. What is the selling price?

  1. A₹680
  2. B₹700
  3. C₹720
  4. D₹660
Explanation

SP = 800 × 0.85 = ₹680.

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