A sum of money amounts to ₹7,800 in 3 years at 10% per annum simple interest. What is the sum?

A. ₹6000

B. ₹6200

C. ₹5460

D. ₹5800

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Answer: A. ₹6000

Answer: (A) ₹6000

In 3 years the sum grows by 30%, so the amount = 1.3 × P. P = 7800 ÷ 1.3 = ₹6000.

Trap: taking 30% off ₹7,800 gives ₹5,460.

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