A sum borrowed at 6% p.a earns a simple interest which is 1/3rd of its principal in x years. Find x.
Let say , principal amount= P.
So,interest earn=6Px/100.
So, (6Px/100)=P/3
or,P=(100)/(3×6)
or,P=50/9
So,P=$$5\frac{5}{9}$$
A is correct choice.
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