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Aptitude · Q15

Interest

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 15

Q15

Asif borrows Rs. 1500 from two moneylenders. He pays interest at the rate of 12% per annum for one loan and at the rate of 14% per annum for the other. The total interest he pays for the entire year is Rs. 186. How much does he borrow at the rate of 12%

A.
Rs. 1200
Answer
B.
Rs.1300
C.
Rs. 1400
D.
Rs. 300
E.
None of these

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let Asif lent Rs. X at 14% per year.
Hence, Money lent at 12% = (1500 - x);
Given, total interest = Rs. 186
         = 186