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    Question

    Vishal has certain sum of money with him. He invested

    80% of the sum in scheme ‘X’ offering 15% p.a. simple interest for 8 years and received Rs. 2280 as interest. He then invested the amount received from scheme ‘X’ in scheme ‘Y’ for 2 years at 50% p.a., compound interest compounded annually. Find the amount received by Vishal from scheme B.  
    A Rs. 14355 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 9405 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 8415 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 16335 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Let, Vishal invested Rs. x in scheme ‘X’ According to the question, {(x × 15 × 8)/100} = 2280 Or, x = 2280/1.2 Or, x = 1900 Total sum Vishal had = 1900/0.8 = Rs. 2375 Amount received from scheme ‘X’ = 1900 + 2280 = Rs. 4180 Amount received from scheme ‘Y’ = 4180(1 + 50/100)2 = Rs. 9405  

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