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      Question

      Vishal has certain sum of money with him. He invested

      80% of the sum in scheme β€˜X’ offering 15% p.a. simple interest for 8 years and received Rs. 3000 as interest. He then invested the amount received from scheme β€˜X’ in scheme β€˜Y’ for 2 years at 50% p.a., compound interest compounded annually. Find the amount received by Vishal from scheme B.Β Β 
      A Rs. 11385 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs. 12375 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs. 13365 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs. 10890 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let, Vishal invested Rs. x in scheme β€˜X’ According to the question, {(x Γ— 15 Γ— 8)/100} = 3000 Or, x = 3000/1.2 Or, x = 2500 Total sum Vishal had = 2500/0.8 = Rs. 3125 Amount received from scheme β€˜X’ = 2500 + 3000 = Rs. 5500 Amount received from scheme β€˜Y’ = 5500(1 + 50/100)2 = Rs. 12375

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