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Interest — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · Mathematics

What Interest covers in ICSE Class 8 Mathematics: 1 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Basic Terms and Meanings.

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1 Topics · ICSE Class 8 Mathematics · 2026-27

Topics in Interest

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1. Basic Terms and Meanings

  • A sum lent at 9% for 5 years produced twice as much interest as ₹4,800 in 4½ years at 10%; the required sum is ₹9,600.
  • A certain sum amounts to ₹9,440 in 3 years and ₹10,400 in 5 years; the sum is ₹8,000 and the rate is 6%.
  • Equal sums lent at 8% for 3 years and 9% for 2 years, with the second earning ₹288 less, give a sum of ₹4,800 in each case.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Interest

Principal (P)Interest (I)Rate (R)Time (T)Amount (A)Simple InterestCompound InterestWorked Examples

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Interest for ICSE Class 8 Mathematics?
Key topics in Interest include Principal is the money borrowed, Interest is the money paid by, Rate is the interest on every, Time is the period for. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Interest for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Interest. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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