Question

    A person invested Rs. 45,000 in two different schemes

    together. One scheme offers a simple interest of 9% p.a., while the other scheme offers a simple interest of 13% p.a. If the total interest earned from both schemes together at the end of three years is Rs. 14,850, how much did he invest in the scheme offering 9% p.a. interest?
    A 26800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 27500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 24000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 22500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let the amount invested in the scheme offering 9% interest be Rs. x.

    Therefore, the amount invested in the scheme offering 13% interest = Rs. (45000 - x).

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