Question

Jupiter borrowed a sum of Rs 31,500 from Mars at the rate of 14% per annum for 3 years. He added some more money in it and lent it to Saturn at the rate of 16% for same years to a total profit of Rs 3,090. Find how much amount does he add?

A Rs 25000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs 1500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs 2000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs 12500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Rs 2500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Let the amount added be ‘P’  According to question, Interest of Jupiter = ((31500 + P)  ×16 ×3)/100 - ((31500 + P)  ×14 ×3)/100 = 3090 = 3/10 {[(31500+P)×16]-(31500 ×14)}  = 3090 = 3/10 [504000+16P-441000] = 3090 = 16 P = 4000 P = Rs 2500

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