Two equal sums of money at simple interest at 11% p.a for 3½ years and...
Given Information:
- Two equal sums of money
- Simple interest rate: 11% per annum
- Time periods: 3½ years and 4½ years
- Difference in interest: Rs 412.50
Step 1: Calculate the Interest for each Period
To find the sum of money, we need to calculate the interest for each period separately.
Interest for the first period (3½ years):
I₁ = P × R × T
Where,
I₁ is the interest for the first period,
P is the principal amount (sum of money),
R is the rate of interest, and
T is the time period in years.
Interest for the second period (4½ years):
I₂ = P × R × T
Step 2: Calculate the Difference in Interest
The difference in interest between the two periods is given as Rs 412.50.
Difference in interest: I₂ - I₁ = Rs 412.50
Substituting the values of interest:
P × R × T₂ - P × R × T₁ = Rs 412.50
Step 3: Simplify the Equation
Since the principal amount (P) is the same for both periods, we can factor it out.
P × R × (T₂ - T₁) = Rs 412.50
Step 4: Calculate the Principal Amount
Now, we can solve the equation to find the principal amount (P).
P = Rs 412.50 / (R × (T₂ - T₁))
Step 5: Substitute the Values to Find each Sum
Substituting the given values into the equation:
Principal amount (P) = Rs 412.50 / (0.11 × (4.5 - 3.5))
Simplifying the expression:
Principal amount (P) = Rs 412.50 / (0.11 × 1)
Principal amount (P) = Rs 3750
Since the sums of money are equal, each sum is Rs 3750.