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Rs. 3,600 is invested in three parts all at simple interest of 5% p.a. These three parts are invested randomly for 2 years, 3 years and 6 years such that the interest received from the given three parts after desired period of investment is same. Find the difference between the smallest and the largest part of the investment.

Q: Answer-Rs. 3,600 is invested in three parts all at simple interest of 5% p.a. These three parts are investe...

Let the amount invested in three parts be Rs. p, Rs. q and Rs. r ATQ p 0.05 2 q 0.05 3 r 0.05 6 Or, 2p 3q 6r Let 2p 3q 6r 6t So, p 3t q 2t r t So, p q r 3600 Or, 3t 2t t 3600 Or, 6t 3600 Or, t 600 So, required difference 3t t 2t 2 600 Rs. 1,200

A Rs. 1,200

B Rs. 1,800

C Rs. 1,600

D Rs. 2,400

E None of these

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