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    Question

    Divide Rs. 2,440 into two parts such that the first part

    after 10 years is equal to the second part after 8 years, compound interest being 20% per annum compounded yearly.
    A Rs. 1,100, Rs. 1,340 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 1,500, Rs. 540 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 1,440, Rs. 1,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 1,600, Rs. 840 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let the first part be x and the second part be y. The first part after 12 years, = x (1+(20/100))10 The second part after 8 years, = y (1+(20/100))8 As given in the problem these two amounts are equal. So, y (1+(20/100))8= x (1+(20/100))10 Or y/x = (1+(20/100))2 Or y/x = 36/25 We have the x + y = Rs. 2,440 Using the ratio formula, y = 36/(36+25) × 2,440 = Rs. 1,440 x = 25/(36+25) × 2,440 = Rs. 1,000 Alternate method: y/x = (1+20/100)(difference between time) Or y/x = (1+20/100)(10-8) Or y/x = (1+20/100)2 Or y/x = (6/5)2 Or y/x = 36/25 We have the x + y = Rs. 2,440 Using the ratio formula, y = 36/(36+25) × 2,440 = Rs. 1,440 x = 25/(36+25) × 2,440 = Rs. 1,000

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