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Aptitude · Q109

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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 109

Q109

Rs. 12000 is divided into two parts such that simple interest on the first part for 3 years at 12% per annum may be equal to the simple interest on the second part for 41/2 years at 16% per annum. The ratio of the first part to the second part is = ?

Rs. 12000 is divided into two parts such that simple interest on the first part for 3 years at 12% per annum may be equal to the simple interest on the second part for years at 16% per annum. The ratio of the first part to the second part is = ?
A.
2 : 1
Answer
B.
1 : 2
C.
2 : 3
D.
3 : 2

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let two parts are P1 and P2 respectively
According to the question