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  1. A sum was put at simple interest at a certain rate for 2 years. Had it been put at 1% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs. 24 more, The sum is ?
    1. Rs. 600
    2. Rs. 800
    3. Rs. 1200
    4. Rs. 480
Correct Option: C

Let sum = P and original rate = R% per annum
Then, [(P x (R + 1) x 2)/100] - [(P x R x 2)/100] = 24
⇒ P = 1200



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