Money was lent on simple interest. After 12 years, its simple interest becomes \(\frac{3}{5}\) of the money. Find the rate of interest. 

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  1. 4% p.a.
  2. 2% p.a.
  3. 5% p.a.
  4. 3% p.a.

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Option 3 : 5% p.a.
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Given:

Time (T) = 12 years

Simple interest (SI) = (3/5) × Principal (P)

Formula used:

Simple interest (S.I) = (P × R × T)/100

Where, R = rate

Calculation:

Simple interest (S.I) = (P × R × T)/100

⇒ (3/5) × P = (P × R × 12)/100

⇒ (3/5) = (R × 12)/100

⇒ R = (3 × 100)/(12 × 5)

⇒ R = (100/20) = 5%

∴ The correct answer is 5%.

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