The interest on a certain deposit at 4.5% p.a. is ₹135 in one year. How much will the additional interest in one year be on the same deposit at 5% p.a.?

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  1. ₹16
  2. ₹15
  3. ₹14
  4. ₹18

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Option 2 : ₹15
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Given:

Initial R = 4.5 %

Initial interest = Rs. 135

New R = 5%

Formula used:

Simple Interest = (Principle × Rate per annum ×Time)/100

Calculation:

Let deposit = Rs. a 

⇒ 135 = (a x 4.5 x 1)/100

⇒ a = 3000

Now,

Simple interest on 5% = (3000 x 5 x 1)/100

⇒ 150

Additional interest = 150 - 135 = Rs. 15

∴ Additional interest  in one year = Rs. 15

Shortcut Trick If 4.5 = 135

⇒ 1 = 30

⇒ 5 = 5 x 30 = 150

Additional interest = 150 - 135 = Rs.15

∴ Additional interest in one year is 15.

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