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A man took a loan from a bank at the rate of 12% per annum at simple interest. After 3 years he had to pay Rs. 5400 as interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by him was - एक व्यक्ति ने एक बैंक से साधारण ब्याज की 12% वार्षिक दर पर ऋण लिया। तीन वर्ष के पश्चात उसने 5400 रू. उस समयावधि के लिए केवल ब्याज के रूप में लौटाए । ऋणस्वरूप ली गयी मूल धनराशि थी।

  1. Rs./रू. 2000

  2. Rs./रू. 10000

  3. Rs./रू. 20000

  4. Rs./रू. 15000
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Simple Interest = Principal × Rate × Time / 100. Given: SI = Rs. 5400, Rate = 12%, Time = 3 years. So 5400 = P × 12 × 3 / 100 = 36P/100. Therefore P = 5400 × 100/36 = Rs. 15,000. Option D is correct.

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