A man borrowed Php 20,000 from a bank and promised to pay the amount for 1 year. But he received Php 18,500 only after the bank deducted an advance interest of Php 1500. Find (a) the rate of discount and (b) the rate of interest that the bank charged him.

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 A man borrowed Php 20,000 from a bank and promised to pay the amount for 1 year. But he received Php 18,500 only after the bank deducted an advance interest of Php 1500. Find (a) the rate of discount and (b) the rate of interest that the bank charged him.

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