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If the simple interest on a certain sum of money after 3 1⁄8 years is 1⁄4 of the principal, what is the rate of interest per annum?
Options:
A .  6%
B .  4%
C .  8%
D .  12%
Answer: Option C

Answer : Option C

Explanation :

Let the the sum of money(P) be Rs.x
Time(T) = 3 1⁄8 Years = 25⁄8 Years
Simple interest (SI) = x⁄4
$MF#%\text{Rate of interest per annum(R) = }\dfrac{100 \times \text{SI}}{\text{PT}} = \dfrac{100 \times \dfrac{x}{4}}{x \times \dfrac{25}{8}} = \dfrac{100 \times x \times 8}{4 \times x \times 25} = 8\%$MF#%



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