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  1. On a certain sum of money the compound interest for 2 years is ₹ 282.15 and the simple interest for the same period of time is ₹ 270. The rate of interest per annum is
    1. 6.07%
    2. 10%
    3. 9%
    4. 12.15%
Correct Option: C

Given that , C.I. = ₹ 282.15 , S.I. = ₹ 270 , Rate = r%
For two years ,

C.I. = S.I.1 +
r
200

⇒  282.15= 2701 +
r
100

⇒ 1 +
r
=
282.15
200270

⇒ 
r
=
282.15
− 1
200270

⇒ 
r
=
282.15 - 270
200270

⇒ 
r
=
12.15
200270

⇒  r =
12.15 × 200
= 9%
270



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