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    Question

    Ms. Riya allocated her savings into three different

    funds 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' in the ratio 8:7:6. The interest rates for these funds are 'w%' annually, (w - 4) % annually, and (w + 4) % annually, respectively. Given that the total simple interest Riya earns in a year is Rs. 3,120 and the interest rate of fund 'Y' compared to 'Z' is in the ratio 3:5, calculate the total savings Ms. Riya invested.
    A Rs.21000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.24000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.18000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.16000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E none of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the investments in funds 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' be Rs. '8a', '7a', and '6a', respectively. Given the condition for interest rates, Therefore, the rates of interest for 'X', 'Y', and 'Z' are 16% p.a., 12% p.a., and 20% p.a., respectively. Given total simple interest, Total savings by Ms. Riya = 8a + 7a + 6a = 21a = 21 Ă— 1000 = Rs.21,000

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