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      Question

      The simple interest received on a certain sum is Rs.

      5500 less than the sum invested. If the sum was invested at 10% p.a. for 9 years, then find the simple interest received.
      A Rs. 59500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs. 49000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs. 40500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs. 49500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the sum invested be Rs. x Therefore, simple interest received = Rs. (x – 5500) According to the question, {(x × 10 × 9)/100} = x – 5500 => 0.9x = x – 5500 => 0.1x = 5500 => x = 5500/0.1 = 55000 Therefore, simple interest received = x – 5500 = 55000– 5500 = Rs. 49500

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