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  1. The simple interest on a sum after 4 years is 1/5 of the sum. The rate of interest per annum is
    1. 4%
    2. 5%
    3. 6%
    4. 8%
Correct Option: B

Let Principal = ₹100

S.I. = 100 ×
1
= ₹ 20
5

Rate =
20 × 100
= 5%
100 × 4

Second method to solve this question :
Here, T = 4 years , n =
1
5

Here, n =
1
T = 4 years,
5

R =
n × 100
T

R =
1
×
100
54

R = 5%



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