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An investor invested 1/2 of his capital at 5%, 1/4 at 10% and rest at 8%. If his income after 2 years is Rs. 2800, find the capital amount.

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An investor invested 1/2 of his capital at 5%, 1/4 at 10% and rest at 8%. If his income after 2 years is Rs. 2800, find the capital amount.
  • ARs. 10000
  • BRs. 15000
  • CRs. 20000
  • DRs. 12000
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Let investor invested Rs. 8x

⇒ 2× (4x × 5/100 + 2x × 10/100 + 2x × 8/100) = 2800

⇒ 56x/100 = 1400

∴ Capital amount, 8x = Rs. 20000