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Question : The difference in simple interest on a certain sum at 6% per annum for 5 years and 5% per annum for 4 years is Rs. 422. Find the sum

Option 1: Rs. 2570

Option 2: Rs. 4220

Option 3: Rs. 6500

Option 4: Rs. 1990


Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 4220


Solution : Let the principal be $x$.
Rate = 6% for 1st case and 5% for 2nd case
Time = 5 years for 1st case and 4 years for 2nd case.
Difference = Rs. 422.
According to the question,
Difference in simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}-\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$
⇒ $422 = \frac{x\times6\times5}{100}-\frac{x\times5\times4}{100}$
⇒ $422 = \frac{30x}{100}-\frac{20x}{100}$
⇒ $422 = \frac{10x}{100}$
⇒ $x=4220$
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 4220.

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