Arithmetic Ability
Simple Interest

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Q.

A sum of money becomes 7/6 of itself in 3 years at a certain rate of simple interest. The rate per annum is ?

View Answer

Correct choice: B

Explanation:

Let sum = S. Then, amount = 7S/6 S.I. = 7S/6 - S = S/6; Time = 3 years. Rate = (100 x S) / (S x 6 x 3) = 5 5/9 = 50/9 %.
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