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    Ram invested a certain sum of money at simple interest. It amounted to 54\frac5445​​ of itself in 3 years. What will be its rate per cent per ann
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    Ram invested a certain sum of money at simple interest. It amounted to 54\frac54​ of itself in 3 years. What will be its rate per cent per annum?

    A.

    9.12%

    B.

    8.33%

    C.

    8.20%

    D.

    7.25%

    Correct option is B

    Given:
    Amount = 54\frac54​​
    Time = 3 years
    Formula Used:
    Simple interest =P×R×T100 \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}​​
    Solution:
    Interest = Amount - Principal=541=14\frac 54 -1 = \frac14​​
    14=1×R×3100\frac14= \frac {1 \times R \times 3 }{100}​​

    R%=10012=8.33%R\% = \frac{100}{12} = 8.33\%​​

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