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If the simple interest on a sum of money invested at 3% per annum for 2(frac{1}{2}) years is N123, find the principal.
  • A.
    N676.50
  • B.
    N820
  • C.
    N1,640
  • D.
    N4,920
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation

I = N123; R = 3%’ T = 2(frac{1}{2}) yrs; P = (frac{100 times 1}{RT})
P = (frac{100 times 123}{3 times 2.5})
principal(P) = N1640