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Ram lends a certain amount to Shyam for 2 years at 25% simple interest every 2 years. Shyam gives this entire amount to Mohan for two years at the same rate at simple interest annually. Find the amount earned in percentage by Shyam.

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Ram lends a certain amount to Shyam for 2 years at 25% simple interest every 2 years. Shyam gives this entire amount to Mohan for two years at the same rate at simple interest annually. Find the amount earned in percentage by Shyam.


1). 24.5%
2). 27.5%
3). 25%
4). 23.5%

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Directions: Given below are two quantities named A and B. Based on the given information, you have to determine the relation between the two quantities. You should use the given data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose between the possible answers. Quantity A: If the average weight of 12 men is 68 kg and the average weight of 38 women is 53 kg, then the average weight of all the men and women together Quantity B: The simple interest on Rs. 5000 after 3 months at 4.2% per annum.

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Directions: Given below are two quantities named A and B. Based on the given information, you have to determine the relation between the two quantities. You should use the given data and your knowledge of Mathematics to choose between the possible answers.

Quantity A: If the average weight of 12 men is 68 kg and the average weight of 38 women is 53 kg, then the average weight of all the men and women together

Quantity B: The simple interest on Rs. 5000 after 3 months at 4.2% per annum.


1). Quantity B > Quantity A
2). Quantity B < Quantity A
3). Quantity B ≥ Quantity A
4). Quantity B ≤ Quantity A

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A bank offers 20% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 6000 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is

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A bank offers 20% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 6000 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is
1). Rs. 7680
2). Rs. 3840
3). Rs. 1920
4). Rs. 960

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A sum of Rs. 2600 is lent out in two parts in such a way that the simple interest on one part at 10% per annum for 5 years is equal to that on another part at 9% per annum for 6 years. The sum lent out at 9% is

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A sum of Rs. 2600 is lent out in two parts in such a way that the simple interest on one part at 10% per annum for 5 years is equal to that on another part at 9% per annum for 6 years. The sum lent out at 9% is
1). Rs. 500
2). Rs. 1000
3). Rs. 1250
4). Rs. 1350

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A sum of money becomes 77/50 of itself in 18/5 years when invested at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

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A sum of money becomes 77/50 of itself in 18/5 years when invested at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?
1). 20
2). 18
3). 12
4). 15