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    Amount Spent on Laptop: 

    Anika and Bhavya invested the same amount, Rs. (P), in two different schemes, C and D, respectively, for 2 years. Scheme C offers a 15% simple rate of interest, while Scheme D offers a 15% annual compound rate of interest. The difference between their interest amounts is Rs. 4050. Out of the total interest received by Anika, she spent (Q)% on travel, 30% on electronics, 20% on home decor, and the remaining Rs. 8000 she saved. From the total amount Anika spent on electronics, she spent Rs. (R) on a new laptop. With the remaining amount, she bought a smartphone at a 25% discount, which was marked Rs. 4000.
    A R = 20,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B R = 12,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C R = 13,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D R = 13,500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E R = 14,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Out of the amount spent on electronics= 30% of 54,000 = 16,200 Spent on smartphone = 75% of 4000 = 3000 The remaining amount spent on new laptop = 16,200 – 3,000 = Rs. 13,200. Conclusion: The value of R, which represents the amount spent on new laptop, is Rs. 13,200 . Answer: c)

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