$A$ sum of $Rs. 725$ is lent in the beginning of a year at a certain rate of interest. After $8$ months,a sum of $Rs. 362.50$ more is lent but at the rate twice the former. At the end of the year,$Rs. 33.50$ is earned as interest from both the loans. What was the original rate (in $\%$) of interest?

  • A
    $3.6$
  • B
    $4.5$
  • C
    $5$
  • D
    $3.46$

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