Question

    Simple interest received at the rate of 20% p.a. for 8 years on a principal amount of Rs. 6000 is twice of the simple interest received at 10% p.a. for 6 years on the principal amount of Rs. ‘X’. Find the value of ‘X’.

    A 8500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8900 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, (6000 × 0.2 × 8) = 2 × (X × 0.10 × 6) Or, 9600 = 1.2X Or, X = 9600/1.2 = 8000

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