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Find the rate of interest if the amount after 2 years of simple interest on a capital of Rs. 1200 is Rs. 1440.

a) 8%
b) 9%
c) 10%
d) 11%

Answer: c
Explanation:
$$\eqalign{ & {\text{Amount}},\,A = Rs.\,1440 \cr & {\text{Principal}},\,P = Rs.\,1200 \cr & {\text{Interest}},\,I = Rs.\,\left( {1440 – 1200} \right) = 240 \cr & R = \frac{{ {240 \times 100} }}{{ {1200 \times 2} }} = 10\% \cr & \cr } $$

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