Railways Sample Paper RRB (Group D) Sample Test Paper-14

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    What annual instalment will discharge a debt of Rs. 4, 200 due in 5 years at 10% simple interest?

    A)   Rs. 500 per year

    B)  Rs. 600 per year

    C)  Rs. 700 per year

    D)  Rs. 800 per year

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    [c] Shortcut method: If borrowed amount be Rs. M and it is to be paid in equal instalments, then \[M=na+\frac{ra}{100\times Y}\times \frac{n\,\,(n-\,1)}{2}\] Where Y = no. of instalments per annum a = annual instalment Here, M=4200, y=1, r=10, n=5, a=? \[4200=5a+\frac{10a}{100}\times \frac{5\,\,(5-\,1)}{2}\] \[\Rightarrow 4200=a\,\,[5+1]\Rightarrow 6a=4200\] \[\Rightarrow a=Rs.\,\,700\]


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