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    Question

    Rs. 5000 is invested in scheme β€˜A’ for 2 years and

    Rs. 8000 is invested in scheme β€˜B’ for 2 years. Scheme β€˜A’ offers simple interest of 16% p.a. If the interest received from both the schemes are equal, then find the rate of simple interest (p.a.) offered by scheme β€˜B’.
    A 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 12% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 9% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Interest received from scheme β€˜A’ = 5000 Γ— 16 Γ— 2 Γ· 100 = Rs. 1600 Let the rate of simple interest offered by scheme β€˜B’ = β€˜k%’ p.a. ATQ; 8000 Γ— 2 Γ— k Γ· 100 = 1600 Or, 160k = 1600 Or, k = (1600/160) = 10 So, rate of simple interest offered by scheme β€˜B’ = 10% per annum.

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