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What is the minimum number of years upon which SI on Rs 2600 at 6.67% interest rate will be in whole number?

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What is the minimum number of years upon which SI on Rs 2600 at 6.67% interest rate will be in whole number?
  • A1 year
  • B2 years
  • C3 years
  • D4 years
Correct answer: C

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3 years

Simple Interest =Principal * Rate * Time

Principal = 2600 Rs

Interest Rate = 6.67%

=> SI = 2600 * (20/3)*Time

SI of the number will be a whole number for the first time when time is three as denominator of rate is 3.

Hence time should be set to 3 years.