If the interest on Taka 500 for 4 years and Taka 600 for 5 years is Taka 500; what will be the rate of interest?
A
10%
B
12%
C
13%
D
14%
Correct Answer: 10%
We know, Interest, I = P n r Now, 500×4×r + 600×5×r = 500 or, 2000r + 3000r = 500 or, 5000r = 500 or, r = 500/5000×100% = 10%