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Interest on Cigarettes

Question

He borrowed 3 regular cigarettes from a friend and returns 3 expensive cigarettes, and they are particular about it. Is this considered interest?

Answer

If he returns them because that's all he has, it is permitted, and only a whole pack is prohibited.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah 162

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