A milkman borrowed a sum of Rs. 2,500 from two moneylenders for one l…

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A milkman borrowed a sum of Rs. 2,500 from two moneylenders for one loan on simple interest at the rate of 5% and 7%, respectively, for a period of 2 years. If the total interest paid by him was Rs. 276, then how much d…

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Option B. Rs. 650. Answer & Solution Answer: Option B Solution: & Let, loan taken at rate of 7\% = x & then, ( 2500 - x ) × 5100 + x × 7100 = 2762 & 12500 - 5x + 7x = 13800 & 2x = 3800 - 12500 & 2x = 1300 & x = 650\, Answer

A milkman borrowed a sum of Rs. 2,500 from two moneylenders for one loan on simple interest at the rate of 5% and 7%, respectively, for a period of 2 years. If the total interest paid by him was Rs. 276, then how much did he borrow at the rate of 7% p.a.?

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