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A woman borrowed some money on simple interest. After 4 years she returned 6/5 of money to the lender. What was the rate of interest?
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A woman borrowed some money on simple interest. After 4 years she returned 6/5 of money to the lender. What was the rate of interest?

A.

3% p.a.

B.

5% p.a.

C.

4% pa.

D.

2% p.a.

Correct option is B

Given:

After 4 years she returned 6/5 of money.

Formula Used:

Simple interest = amount×rate×time100\frac{amount \times rate \times time}{100}

Solution:

Let amount =5

After 4 year  amount  =6

Interest of 4 years = 6-5 =1

According to question

1 =5×rate×4100\frac{5\times rate \times 4 }{100} 

rate = 100/20 =5%

Rate is 5%

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