Q.If the simple interest on ₹850 for 3 years and on ₹1250 for 4 years at the same rate amounts to ₹302 in total, then what will be the annual rate of interest? (a) 3% (b) 5% (c) 7% (d) None of the above
Answer: D
Assume the annual rate of interest is \(x\%\) Interest on ₹850 for 3 years: \[ \frac{850 \times 3 \times x}{100} = \frac{51x}{2} \text{ rupees} \] Interest on ₹1250 for 4 years: \[ \frac{1250 \times 4 \times x}{100} = 50x \text{ rupees} \] Therefore, \[ \frac{51x}{2} + 50x = 302 \] Or, \[ \frac{151x}{2} = 302 \] Solving, \[ x = 302 \times \frac{2}{151} = 4 \]
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