At what rate percent on simple interest will Rs. 750 amount to Rs. 900 in 5 years?

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  1. 4%
  2. 5%
  3. 15%
  4. None of the above

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Option 1 : 4%
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Given:

Principal (P) = ₹750

Amount (A) = ₹900

Time (t) = 5 years

Formula used:

Simple Interest (SI) = A - P

SI = P × r × t / 100

Where, r = rate of interest

Calculations:

SI = 900 - 750

SI = 150

150 = 750 × r × 5 / 100

⇒ 150 = 3750r / 100

⇒ r = 4%

∴ The correct answer is option 1.

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