Question

2. A sum amounts to 3605 in 219 days at 5% per annum. The sum is
(a) 3250
(b) 3500
(c) 3400
(d) 3550​

Answer 1

Answer:

let the sum is Rs x

at the rate 5% the interest if Rs x in 219 days is

x.5.219/365.100 Rs

=x.5.3/5.100 Rs

=Rs 3x/100

so,

3x/100+x=3605

=> (3x+100x)=3605.100

=> 103x=3605.100

=> x=3605.100/103

=> x=3500

the sum is Rs 3500