Question: On a certain sum, the simple interest at the end of $ 6\frac{1}{4}yr $ becomes $ \frac{3}{8} $ of the sum. The rate of interest is
Options:
A) 5%
B) 6%
C) 7%
D) 8%
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Answer:
Correct Answer: B
Solution:
- Let the sum (principal) be x.
Then, $ SI=\frac{3}{8}x $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ T=6\frac{1}{4}yr $
$ R=? $
$ SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ \frac{3}{8}x=\frac{x\times R\times 25}{4\times 100} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ R=\frac{16\times 3}{8} $
$ \Rightarrow $ $ R=\frac{48}{8} $
$ \Rightarrow $ R=6%