What would be the interest/hr of a three-bottom plough purchased by a farmer having 30 cm bottom width at ₨ 12000/- only? (Ploughing speed is 5 km per hour. Interest rate @ 10% of capital cost/year and salvage value @ 10% capital cost per year.)

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