A. Rs. 700
B. Rs. 690
C. Rs. 650
D. Rs. 698
Simple Interest (SI) for 1 year = 854-815 = 39
Simple Interest (SI) for 3 years = 39 × 3 = 117
Principal = 815 – 117 = Rs.698
Correct Answer: Rs. 698 ✔
Last Updated: February 07, 2020
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