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      Question

      A man wants to invest Rs. 60660 in bank accounts of his

      two sons whose ages are 12 years and 16 years in such a way that they will get equal amount at an age of 120 years @    per annum compounded annually. Find the share of elder son?
      A 56040 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 46080 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 14580 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 38070 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E 36800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      A = {P(1+ r/100)}n , 33(1/3)% = 1/3 Let the Principal for younger son be x And the Principal for elder son be y Now, Interest to be calculated for  Younger son = (120-12) = 108 years Elder son = (120-16) = 104 years Since Amount will be equally distributed then, {x(1+ 1/3)}108= {y(1+1/3)}104  x {(4/3)}(108 ) = y{(4/3)}104     y/x = {(4/3)}(108-104 ) y/x = 256/81 Elder son’s share = 256/337  × 60660 = 46080

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