Monty paid a simple interest of Rs. 480 on a particular sum after 2 years. The rate was 8% per annum. Find the sum.

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  1. Rs. 2,200
  2. Rs. 2,000
  3. Rs. 3,000
  4. Rs. 2,500

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Option 3 : Rs. 3,000
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Given:

Amount interest = Rs 480

Rate = 8%

Time = 2 year

Formula used:

Simple interest, 

Calculation:

⇒ 48000=Principal×16

⇒ Principal=

⇒ Principal=3000

Hence, the sum is Rs 3000.

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