The interest earned on Rs. 21,000 in 3 years at simple interest is Rs. 6,400. What is the rate of interest per annum?

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  1. 10\(\frac{5}{63}\)%
  2. 10\(\frac{2}{63}\)%
  3. 10\(\frac{13}{63}\)%
  4. 10\(\frac{10}{63}\)%

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Option 4 : 10\(\frac{10}{63}\)%
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Given:

The interest earned on Rs. 21,000 in 3 years at simple interest is Rs. 6,400

Concept used:

S.I = P × R × T / 100

( P = Principal , R = Rate of interest, T = Time)

Calculation:

S.I =6400

As per formula 

6400  = 21000  × R × 3 / 100

⇒ R =6400/630

⇒ R =10\(\frac{10}{63}\)%

∴ The correct option is 4

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