UPCAT Mathematics practice question 34: How much simple interest is earned on ₱20,000 invested at 6% per year for 3 years?
Correct answer
C. ₱3,600
I = Prt = 20,000 × 0.06 × 3 = 3,600.
The question
How much simple interest is earned on ₱20,000 invested at 6% per year for 3 years?
- Option A: ₱1,200
- Option B: ₱2,400
- Option C: ₱3,600Correct
- Option D: ₱23,600
Why C is correct
I = Prt = 20,000 × 0.06 × 3 = 3,600.