MAY 2025Foundation
A sum of ₹ 725 is lent in the beginning of a year at a certain rate of simple interest. After 8 months, a sum of ₹ 362.50 more is lent but at the rate twice the former. At the end of the year, ₹ 33.50 is earned as interest from both the loans. What was the original rate of interest?
A
(A) 3.6%
B
(B) 4.54%
C
(C) 3.46%
D
(D) 4.12%