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A person borrowed some money on simple interest. After 4 years, he returned 9/5 of the money to the lender. What was the rate of interest?
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A person borrowed some money on simple interest. After 4 years, he returned 9/5 of the money to the lender. What was the rate of interest?

A.

25% p.a.

B.

10% p.a.

C.

15% p.a.

D.

20% p.a.

Correct option is D

Given: 
Amount returned to the lender = 95\frac{9}{5} of the money
Time = 4 years
Formula Used: 
Simple interest, S.I = Amount + Principal ( Sum) 
S.I = P×R×T100\frac{ P \times R \times T }{100} 
where, P = Principal , R = rate of interest, T = time 
Solution: 
\therefore the rate of interest is 20% .​

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