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Change in the simple interest rate changes the interest by a known amount: find the sum

This type of question, asked 3 times: CDS 1 2018, CDS 1 2020, CDS 1 2021. All 3 questions below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    CDS 1 2018

    35
    The annual income of a person decreases by Rs. 64 if the annual rate of interest decreases from 4% to 3.75%. What is his original annual income?

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  2. Question 2

    CDS 1 2020

    32
    A sum was put at simple interest at certain rate for 2 years. Had it been put at 1% higher rate of interest, it would have fetched Rs. 24 more. What is the sum ?

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  3. Question 3

    CDS 1 2021

    32
    A sum of money was invested at simple interest at a certain rate for 5 years. Had it been invested at a 5% higher rate, it would have fetched Rs. 500 more. What was the principal amount?

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