A sum of Rs16800 is divided into two parts. One part is lent at the simple interest of 6% per annum and the other at 8% per annum. After 2… — Answer & Discussion

A sum of Rs16800 is divided into two parts. One part is lent at the simple interest of 6% per annum and the other at 8% per annum. After 2 years total sum received is Rs19000. The sum lent at 6% of simple interest is

ARs12200
BRs12000
CRs11000
DRs10000

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CCommunity10 Apr 2019

Solution
Let x be the amount lent for 6%

16800 - x is the amount lent for 8%

$\frac{2x6}{100}$ + $\frac{2(16800-x)8}{100}$ + 16800 = 19000
x = 12200

CCommunity11 May 2019

Solution
Let x be the amount lent for 6%

16800 - x is the amount lent for 8%

$\frac{2x6}{100}$ + $\frac{2(16800-x)8}{100}$ + 16800 = 19000
x = 12200