Q.If the annual interest rate and time period are equal, in how many years will the interest on 144 rupees become 25 rupees? (a) 4 years (b) \(4\cfrac{1}{6}\) years (c) 6 years (d) \(6\cfrac{1}{4}\) years
Answer: B
Let’s assume the time \((t)=x\) years
\(\therefore\) Rate of interest \((r)=x\%\)
Principal \((p)=144 \) rupees
\(\therefore\) Total interest \((I)=25\) rupees

or, \(\cfrac{ptr}{100}=25\)
or, \(\cfrac{144\times x\times x}{100}=25\)
or, \(x^2=\cfrac{25\times \cancel{100}25}{\cancel{144}36}\)
or, \(x=\cfrac{25}{6}=4\cfrac{1}{6}\)

\(\therefore\) Time will be \(4\cfrac{1}{6}\) years
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