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    Question

    Pawan distributed his investment

    as follows: 25% of the total at an annual interest rate of 6%, 1/5th of the total at 8% per year, and the remaining portion at 10% per year. The total interest he earned after one year was Rs. 860. Determine the total amount of Pawan's investment.
    A Rs.10000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs.15000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs.12500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs.13250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ, Let the total investment = Rs.20p ATQ, (5p × 6 × 1)/100 + (4p × 8 × 1)/100 + (11p × 10 × 1)/100 = 860 172p = 860 × 100 p = 500 Total investment = 20p = 20 × 500 = Rs.10000

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