Question
A person borrowed Rs. 'A' at a simple interest of 15% per annum for 4 years and Rs.'B' at a simple interest of 8% per annum for 4 years. If he had borrowed Rs.(A+
- B at a simple interest of 12% for 4 years, he would have paid the same interest. Find the ratio of A and B.
Multiply by 25 to clear the fraction:- 15A + 8B = 12A + 12B Rearrange and solve for the ratio:- 
A : B = 4:3More Simple and compound interest Questions
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