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A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:

Rs. 650
Rs. 690
Rs. 698
Rs. 700
Explanation:

S.I. for 1 year = Rs. $\left(854 - 815\right)$ = Rs. 39.

S.I. for 3 years = Rs.$\left(39 \times 3\right)$ = Rs. 117.

$\therefore$ Principal = Rs. $\left(815 - 117\right)$ = Rs. 698.

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