Simple Interest Ques 15

Question-

What will be the difference between the interest accrued on a sum of ₹ 4500 at $12 \%$ per annum for 2 years and that on a sum of ₹ 5600 at $9 \%$ per annum for 2 years?

(1) ₹ 75

(2) ₹ 72

(3) ₹ 69

(4) ₹ 76

(5) None of these

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Correct Answer: (2)

Solution: (2)

S.I $=\frac{\text { Principal } \times \text { Time } \times \text { Rate }}{100}$

$\therefore$ Difference $ =\frac{4500 \times 2 \times 12}{100}-\frac{5600 \times 2 \times 9}{100} $ $ =1080-1008= \text{₹} 72$