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      Question

      The difference between the simple

      interest obtained on two principals for a period of 4 years at 5% p.a. rate of interest is Rs.800. If the sum of the two principals is Rs.25000, find the larger principal.
      A Rs.14550 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs.14000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs.24500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs.14500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      ATQ,

      Let the smaller principal be x. Then, larger principal = 25000 − x. According to the question,

      The smaller principal = Rs.10500. The larger principal = Rs.25000−10500=14500. The larger principal is Rs.14500.

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