If simple interest on Rs. 5000 for 2 years is Rs. 800, the rate of interest is:

A 6%

B 7%

C 8%

D 9%

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

SI = PRT/100. 800 = 5000×R×2/100. R = 8%.

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The correct answer to the question "If simple interest on Rs. 5000 for 2 years is Rs. 800, the rate of interest is:" is Option C: 8%.

The other options — A) 6%, B) 7%, D) 9% — are incorrect for this Mathematics question. As explained above: SI = PRT/100. 800 = 5000×R×2/100. R = 8%.

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If simple interest on Rs. 5000 for 2 years is Rs. 800, the rate of interest is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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