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On a certain sum of money the compound interest for 2 years is Rs. 282.15 and the simple interest for the same period of time is Rs. 270. The rate of interest per annum is =

a) 6.07%
b) 9%
c) 10%
d) 12.15%

Answer: b
Explanation:
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{CI for 2 years}}\,{\text{ = Rs. 282}}{\text{.15}} \cr & {\text{SI for 2 year}}\,{\text{ = Rs. 270}} \cr & {\text{SI for 1 year = }}\frac{{270}}{2} \cr & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, = {\text{Rs.}}\,135 \cr & {\text{Difference between CI and SI}} \cr & {\text{ = }}\left( {282.15 – 270} \right) \cr & {\text{ = Rs. 12}}{\text{.15}} \cr & {\text{Required rate % }} \cr & {\text{ = }}\frac{{12.15}}{{135}} \times 100 = 9\% \cr} $$

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