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Several sums for different periods at the same SI rate, total interest given: rate

The same question, asked 3 times: 14 Jul 2023 S2*, 17 Jul 2023 S1*, 12 Sep 2025 S3. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    14 Jul 2023 S2

    73
    If the simple interest at the same interest rate on ₹500 for 4 years and ₹700 for 2 years, combined together, is ₹280, then what is the rate of interest?

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  2. Question 2

    17 Jul 2023 S1

    61
    A person deposited ₹500 for 3 years, ₹650 for 5 years, and ₹1,250 for 7 years. He received a total simple interest of ₹1,620. The rate of interest per annum is:

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  3. Question 3

    12 Sep 2025 S3

    70
    A lent Rs. 5000 to B for a duration of 2 years and Rs. 3000 to C for a period of 4 years both at the same simple interest rate. In total, he received Rs. 2200 as interest from both borrowers. What is the rate of interest per annum?

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