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A sum amounts to ₹6,600 in 4 years. If the interest earned is ₹1,600, what is the rate of interest per annum?

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8%
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9%
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10%
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12%
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Solution

The correct option is A 8%
S.I = ₹1,600
Amount = ₹6,600

P = A - S.I
P = 6,600 - 1,600 = ₹5,000

Time = 4 years

S.I = P×R×T100

R = S.I×100P×T

R = 1,600×1005,000×4

R = 8%

Rate of interest is 8%.

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