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Sum becomes k times (or a fraction more) of itself in t years at SI: rate

The same question, asked 5 times: 20 Jul 2023 S1*, 21 Jul 2023 S2, 24 Jul 2023 S1*, 26 Jul 2023 S1*, 12 Sep 2024 S2. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    20 Jul 2023 S1

    73
    A sum of money becomes 87\frac{8}{7} of itself in 2 years at a certain rate of simple interest. The rate per annum is:

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  2. Question 2

    21 Jul 2023 S2

    56
    A person borrowed some money on simple interest. After 4 years, he returned 95\frac{9}{5} of the money to the lender. What was the rate of interest?

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  3. Question 3

    24 Jul 2023 S1

    72
    The rate at which a sum becomes four times of itself in 12 years at simple interest will be:

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  4. Question 4

    26 Jul 2023 S1

    75
    At what rate percent per annum simple interest, a sum of money triples itself in 16 years?

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  5. Question 5

    12 Sep 2024 S2

    52
    A person borrowed some money on simple interest. After 4 years, he returned 95\frac{9}{5} of the money to lender. What was the rate of interest?

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