JAMB - Mathematics (2020 - No. 20)

If N225.00 yields N27.00 in x years simple interest at the rate of 4% per annum, find x. 
3
4
12
17

Explanation

Principal = N225.00, interest = N27.00

Year = x, Rate = 4% 

1 = \(\frac{PRT}{100}\)

27 = \(\frac{225 \times 4 \times x}{100}\) = 2700 = 900T

T = \(\frac{2700}{900}\) 

= 3 years

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