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A person 'P' invested Rs. 800 for 2 years at an interest rate of 'a'% per annum, Rs. 450 for 4 years at an interest rate of (a - 2)% per annum, and Rs. 1200 for 5 years at an interest rate of 5% per annum. The total simple interest earned was Rs. 604. Determine the value of 'a'.
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