A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 7689 in 4 years and to Rs. 12654 in 14 years. The s

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30 Apr 2018 Simple Interest

A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 7689 in 4 years and to Rs. 12654 in 14 years. The sum is:

OPtion

1) 5701
2) 5703
3) 5801
4) 5603
5) 5601
6) 5803
7) 5702
8) 5802
9) 5602
10) None of these

Solution

S.I. for 10 years = Rs. (12654 - 7689) = Rs. 4965
S.I. for 1 year = Rs. 4695/10


S.I. for 4 years = Rs. 4*(4965/10) = 1986
Principal = Rs. (7689 - 1986) = Rs. 5703

Correct Option: 2 Best Solution (0)