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Aptitude · Q148

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 148

Q148

A sum of Rs. 1550 was lent partly at 5% and partly at 8% p.a. simple interest. The total interest received after 3 years was Rs. 300. The ratio of the money lent at 5% to that lent at 8% is:

A.
5 : 8
B.
8 : 5
C.
16 : 15
Answer
D.
31 : 6

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Let the sum lent at 5% be Rs. x and that lent 8% be Rs. (1550 - x).
Then,