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Simple interest received on a certain sum at a given rate and time = ₹9750. Find the sum.

1. 8500
2. 9000
3. 9500
4. 9750

Correct answer: 9750

Solution

Using the Simple Interest formula SI=P×R×T/100 and the given values, the principal amount is ₹9750.

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