A sum, when invested at 10% simple interest per annum, amounts to ₹2640 after 2 years. What is the simple interest (in ₹) on the same sum at the same rate of interest in 2 years? 

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  1. 440
  2. 220
  3. 880
  4. 1760

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Option 1 : 440
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Given:

Amount (A) = ₹2640

Rate of interest (r) = 10% per annum

Time (t) = 2 years

Formula used:

A = P + SI

SI = P × r × t / 100

Where, SI = Simple Interest, P = Principal, r = Rate of Interest, t = Time

Calculation:

2640 = P + SI

⇒ SI = P × r × t / 100

⇒ A = P + (P × r × t / 100)

⇒ 2640 = P + (P × 10 × 2 / 100)

⇒ 2640 = P + (P × 20 / 100)

⇒ 2640 = P + 0.2P

⇒ 2640 = 1.2P

⇒ P = 2640 / 1.2

⇒ P = ₹2200

Now calculate SI using the formula:

SI = P × r × t / 100

⇒ SI = 2200 × 10 × 2 / 100

⇒ SI = ₹440

∴ The correct answer is option (1).

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