JAMB - Mathematics (2015 - No. 17)

Find at which rate per annum simple interest N525 will amount to N588 in 3 years.
3%
2%
5%
4%

Explanation

I = A − P

= N588 − N525

∴I = N63

I = PRT ÷ 100

R = [100I ÷PT]

R = [(100 × 63 ) ÷ (525 × 3)]

= (6300 ÷ 1575) = 4

∴ The rate = 4 %

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