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Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 142

Q142

Vishwas borrowed a total amount of Rs. 30000, part of it on simple interest rate of 12 p.c.p.a. and remaining on simple interest rate of 10 p.c.p.a. If at the end of 2 year she paid in all Rs. 36480 to settle the loan amount, what was the amount borrowed at 12 p.c.p.a ?

A.
Rs. 12000
Answer
B.
Rs. 16000
C.
Rs. 17500
D.
Rs. 18000

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let the sum borrowed at 12% p.a. be Rs. x
and that borrowed at 10% p.a. be Rs. (30000 - x)
S.I. at the end of 2 years
= Rs. (36480 - 30000)
= Rs. 6480