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Q · Simple InterestModerate · 45s
At what time will the simple interest be 60% of the principal at 7.5% p.a.?
TopicSimple Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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T = 60/7.5 = 8.0 years.
Final Answer: Option B — 8.0 years