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  1. The simple interest on a sum of money is 4/9 of the principal and the number of years is equal to the rate percent per annum. The rate per annum is :
    1. 5%
    2. 6
      2
      %
      3
    3. 6%
    4. 7
      1
      %
      5
Correct Option: B

We know that

SI =
Principal × Time × Rate
100

According to question,
SI =
4
P
9

& R = T (numerically)
4
P =
P × R × R
9100

∴ R2 =
400
9

∴ R2 = √(400 / 9)
R =
20
= 6
2
%
33



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