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A certain sum of money lent out at simple interest amounts in and in . Find the rate per cent per annum.

  1. A
    14%
  2. B
    15%
  3. C
    12%
  4. D
    10%

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the principal amount be and the simple interest per year be .According to the given information:


Subtracting the second equation from the first equation:



Now, find the principal :



The formula for simple interest for is:




Thus, the rate of interest is .

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A certain sum of money lent out at simple interest amounts in and in . Find the rate per cent per annum.
A
14%
B
15%
C
12%
D
10%

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