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WAEC Mathematics 2024 Objective — Question 7

Question 7 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Mathematics 2024 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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7. Find the time for which $1,250.00 will amount to $2,031.25 at 12.5% per annum simple interest.

  • A. 2 years
  • B. 3 years
  • C. 4 years
  • D. 5 yearsCorrect

Explanation

I = 2031.25-1250 = 781.25; t = I×100/(P×R) = 781.25×100/(1250×12.5) = 5 years.

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