If the interest on an amount of Rs 5000 is Rs 1500 in 3 years, what is the rate of interest?

If the interest on an amount of Rs 5000 is Rs 1500 in 3 years, what is the rate of interest?

Explanation


SI = (P × R × T) / 100

Where:  

- SI = ₹1500  

- P = ₹5000  

- T = 3 years  

- R = ?


1500 = (5000 × R × 3) / 100


⇒ 1500 = 150R  

⇒ R = 1500 / 150 = 10%


Where:  

- SI = ₹1500  

- P = ₹5000  

- T = 3 years  

- R = ?


1500 = (5000 × R × 3) / 100


⇒ 1500 = 150R  

⇒ R = 1500 / 150 = 10%