Manish invested a certain sum of money at 10% per annum simple interest. If he receives an interest of ₹72780 after 1 year, the sum (in ₹) he invested is:

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  2. 728383
  3. 727925
  4. 727800

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Option 4 : 727800
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Given:

Interest (I) = ₹72780

Rate (r) = 10% per annum

Time (t) = 1 year

Formula used:

I = P × r × t / 100

Where, P = Principal amount

Calculations:

72780 = P × 10 × 1 / 100

⇒ 72780 = P × 10 / 100

⇒ 72780 = P × 0.1

⇒ P = 72780 / 0.1

⇒ P = 727800

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

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