JAMB Mathematics 2017 Question 26

Question 26

Commercial Arithmetic

A man invested ₦5,000 for 9 months at 4%. What is the simple interest?

  1. A.₦150
  2. B.₦220
  3. C.₦130
  4. D.₦250
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (₦150)

Explanation

Simple interest = PRT/100 = 5000 × 4 × (9/12) ÷ 100 = ₦150.