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The simple interest received on a sum for 20 years is 2/5 of the sum. What is the annual rate of interest?
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The simple interest received on a sum for 20 years is 2/5 of the sum. What is the annual rate of interest?

A.

2 percent

B.

2.5 percent

C.

3 percent

D.

4 percent

Correct option is A

Given:
The simple interest received on a sum for 20 years is 2/5 of the sum.
Formula Used:
Simple Interest = Principal × Rate × Time / 100
Solution:
Let the principal be Rs. 100. Simple Interest = 2/5 × 100 = Rs. 40 Therefore, 40 = 100 × Rate × 20 / 100 => Rate = 2% Alternate Method:
Let the Principal Amount be 5x
2x =(5x * 20 * R)/100
R = 2%

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