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Question : 14
Total: 40
Sanjay borrowed a total amount of Rs. 30,000 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 years he paid in all Rs. 36,480 to settle the loan amount, what was the amount borrowed at 12 p.c.p.a.?
Rs. 12000
Rs. 16000
Rs. 17500
Rs. 18000
Validate
Solution:
Let Sanjay borrowed Rs. x and Rs. (30,000 – x) at 12% and 10% p.a. respectively,
Then,
x
+
x
×
12
×
2
100
+
(
30000
−
x
)
+
(
30000
−
x
)
×
10
×
2
100
=
36480
⇒ 124x + 3600000 – 120x = 36480 × 100
⇒ 4x = 48000
⇒ x = Rs. 12000
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