636 .
The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2 l/2 years at 12% per annum is Rs. 40 less than the simple interest on the same sum for 3 ½ years at 10% per annum. Find the sum.
640 .
Syam took a loan of Rs. 1400 with simple interest for as many years as the rate of interest. If he paid Rs. 864 as interest at the end of the loan period, what was the rate of interest?