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    Question

    The simple interest earned on investing Rs. (80X + 2000) at

    simple interest of 15% p.a. for 36 months is Rs. 576 less than the total amount received on investing Rs. (64X + 300) for 90 months at simple interest of 8% p.a. What will be the interest received on investing Rs. 16000 for 2 years at simple interest of 'X%'?
    A Rs. 5400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 6000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 4800 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 4400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs. 4000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Simple interest earned investing Rs. (80X + 2000)

    = (80X + 2000) X 0.15 X (36/12) = (36X + 900)

    Total amount received on investing Rs. (64X + 300)

    = (64X + 300) + {(64X + 300) X 0.08 X (90/12) }

    = (64X + 300) + (38.4X + 180)

    = Rs. (102.4X + 480)

    Given that, 36X + 900 + 576 = 102.4X + 480

    Or, 66.4X = 996

    Or X = 996 ÷ 66.4 = 15

    So, required simple interest = 16000 X 2 X 0.15 = Rs. 4800

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