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    Question

    Mr. X invested Rs. 1200 in two schemes, A and B in the

    ratio of 7:3, respectively. Scheme A and B are offering simple interest at rate of 9% per annum and 12% per annum. Find the total interest obtained from both schemes after 2 years.
    A Rs. 227.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 207.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 237.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 267.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Amount invested in scheme A = (7/10) × 1200 = Rs. 840 Amount invested in scheme B = (3/10) × 1200 = Rs. 360 Interest earned from scheme A = 840 × 9% × 2 = Rs. 151.2 Interest earned from scheme B = 360 × 12% × 2 = Rs. 86.4 Therefore, required total interest = 151.2 + 86.4 = Rs. 237.6

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