Question

    Divya invested Rs. 'd' in scheme A and Rs. (d + 850) in

    scheme B for 2 years each. Scheme A offers 13% simple interest per annum, while scheme B offers 9% per annum. If the total interest received is Rs. 2,254, find the value of 'd'.
    A 2520 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 3350 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1576 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3480 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,
    Simple interest = Principal × Rate × Time ÷ 100

    ATQ,

    d × 13 × 2 ÷ 100 + (d + 850) × 9 × 2 ÷ 100 = 2254

    → 0.26d + 0.18d + 153 = 2254

    → 0.44d = 2254 - 153 = 2101

    → d = 2101 ÷ 0.44 = 4775

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