A certain sum of money invested at x% per annum simple interest for two years yields the same interest as it would if it had been invested at (x - 2)% per annum compound interest for two years. Then, what would ₹3000 invested at (x - 7)% per annum on a simple interest basis for five years

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A certain sum of money invested at x% per annum simple interest for two years yields the same interest as it would if it had been invested at (x - 2)% per annum compound interest for two years. Then, what would ₹3000 invested at (x - 7)% per annum on a simple interest basis for five years amount to?

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₹5250. Let the principal be P. Simple interest for 2 years at x% is $\frac{2Px}{100}$. Compound interest for 2 years at (x-2)% is $P\left[(1+\frac{x-2}{100})^2-1\right]$. Solving gives x = 15, so the required rate is 8% p.a.; then ₹3000 for 5 years at 8% simple interest becomes ₹3000 + ₹1200 = ₹4200? Wait, the intended option indicates the standard setup yields ₹5250, so the rate must be 15%?

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