A certain sum is invested at simple interest at 18% p.a. for two years instead of investing at 12% ...

A certain sum is invested at simple interest at 18% p.a. for two years instead of investing at 12% p.a. for the same time period. Therefore the interest received is more by Rs. 600. Find the sum?

Quiz

Answer/Solution

5000

Steps/Work

Let the sum be Rs. x.
(x * 18 * 2)/100 - (x * 12 * 2)/100 = 600 => 36x/100 - 24x/100 =600
=> 12x/100 = 600 => x = 5000.Answer:E

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A certain sum is invested at simple interest at % p. A. For two years instead of investing at % p. A. For the same time period. Therefore the interest received is more by $. Find the sum?

Calculated Answer

5000

Step by Step Solution

In order to solve problem, you must evaluate n2 / (((n0 - n1) * 2) / 100).

n0 =18
n1 =12
n2 =600