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What sum (in ₹) will earn an interest of ₹460 in 4 years at 10% simple interest per year?

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RRB ALP 2025 CBT 2 Wiremen Question Paper (28-Jul-2026) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
1150

Simple Interest Calculation Explained

The question asks us to find the principal sum (P) required to earn a simple interest (SI) of ₹460 over a period of 4 years (T) at an annual interest rate (R) of 10%.

Formula for Simple Interest

The formula for calculating Simple Interest is:

\(SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}\)

Finding the Principal Sum

To find the principal sum (P), we can rearrange the formula:

\(P = \frac{SI \times 100}{R \times T}\)

Applying the Values

Given values are:

  • Simple Interest (SI) = ₹460
  • Time (T) = 4 years
  • Rate (R) = 10%

Substitute these values into the rearranged formula:

\(P = \frac{460 \times 100}{10 \times 4}\)

Calculation

  1. Calculate the numerator: \(460 \times 100 = 46000\)
  2. Calculate the denominator: \(10 \times 4 = 40\)
  3. Divide the numerator by the denominator: \(P = \frac{46000}{40}\)
  4. Simplify the fraction: \(P = \frac{4600}{4}\)
  5. Final calculation: \(P = 1150\)

Therefore, the sum that will earn an interest of ₹460 in 4 years at 10% simple interest is ₹1150.

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