Quantitative Aptitude Ques 619

Question: The simple interest accrued in 4 yr on a principal of Rs. 25000 is two-tenth the principal. What is the rate of simple interest per cent per annum?

Options:

A) 5

B) 4

C) 6

D) 2

E) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • $ \frac{25000\times 4\times r}{100}=\frac{2}{10}\times 25000 $

$ \Rightarrow $ $ 1000\times r=5000 $

$ \Rightarrow $ $ r=\frac{5000}{1000}=5% $