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Question: 4

If A lends Rs. 3500 to B at 10% p.a. and B lends the same sum to C at 11.5% p.a., then the gain of B (in Rs.) in a period of 3 years is
  • Rs. 154.50
  • Rs. 155.50
  • Rs. 156.50
  • Rs. 157.50

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Correct Answer: D

We need to calculate the profit of B. It will be,

Simple Interest on the rate B lends - Simple Interest on the rate B gets

Gain of B = 3500 × 11.5 × 3 100 3500 × 10 × 3 100 = 157.50