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The simple interest on a sum for 11 years is Rs. 42000. The rate of interest for the first 4 years is 3 percent per annum and for the next…

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The simple interest on a sum for 11 years is Rs. 42000. The rate of interest for the first 4 years is 3 percent per annum and for the next 7 years is 9 percent per annum.

What is the sum?

  • ARs. 70000
  • BRs. 56000
  • CRs. 60000
  • DRs. 58000
Correct answer: B

Explanation

Total interest = P × (4 × 3 + 7 × 9)/100 = 0.75P = 42000, so P = Rs. 56000.

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