Simple Interest - Time Calculation Worksheet
Use the Simple Interest formula: SI = (P × R × T) / 100.
Solve the following problems to find the missing time (T) required for the given principal to earn the
same interest.
1. A sum of Rs. 800 is deposited in a bank for 3 years at an interest rate of 5% per annum. How
long should Rs. 600 be deposited in the same bank to earn the same interest?
2. A person deposits Rs. 1000 for 4 years at a rate of 7% per annum. If another person deposits Rs.
750, for how many years must it be deposited to earn the same interest?
3. Rs. 1200 is kept in a savings account for 5 years at 4% per annum. Find the time required for Rs.
900 to earn the same interest at the same rate.
4. Rs. 1500 is invested at a bank for 6 years at 8% per annum. If another person invests Rs. 1200 at
the same rate, for how many years will they earn the same interest?
5. A sum of Rs. 2000 is deposited in a bank for 5 years at an interest rate of 6% per annum. How
long should Rs. 1600 be deposited in the same bank to earn the same interest?
6. A person invests Rs. 2500 at 5% per annum for 3 years. How long should Rs. 2000 be deposited
to earn the same interest?
7. Rs. 3000 is deposited for 4 years at 7% per annum. If another person deposits Rs. 2500, for how
long should it be deposited to earn the same interest?
8. Rs. 1800 is deposited at an interest rate of 5% per annum for 6 years. If another person deposits
Rs. 1500, how long will it take to earn the same interest?
9. A bank account holds Rs. 2200 for 3 years at 6% per annum. Find the time required for Rs. 1800
to earn the same interest at the same rate.
10. Bonus Question: Rs. 4000 is deposited in a bank for 4 years at an interest rate of 8% per
annum. How long should Rs. 3200 be deposited in the same bank to earn the same interest?