Question : A and B borrowed Rs. 3000 and Rs. 3200 respectively at the same rate of interest for $2\frac{1}{2}$ years. If B paid Rs. 40 more interest than A. Find the rate of interest.
Option 1: 5%
Option 2: 7%
Option 3: 8%
Option 4: 6%
Correct Answer: 8%
Solution :
Given: Principal borrowed by A and B is Rs. 3000 and Rs. 3200.
Rate = $R$% per annum
Time = 2$\frac{1}{2}$ = $\frac{5}{2}$ years.
Difference = 40
According to the question
By using the formula of Simple Interest: SI = $\frac{\text{P×R×T}}{100}$, where $P$ is principal, $T$ is time in years and $R$ is the rate of interest per annum.
$40 = \frac{\text{3200×R×5}}{100}-\frac{\text{3000×R×5}}{100}$
⇒ $40 = 80R - 75R$
⇒ $40 = 5R$
⇒ $R = 8$%
Hence, the correct answer is 8%.
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