Question

a sum of money amounts to rupees 5,600 in 3 years and rupees 6000 in 5 years. Find the sum .
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Answer 1

Answer:

Rs 5000

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the sum be x and the interest be y

Then we have

x+3y=5600 and x+5y=6000

By eliminating x we get

• x+5y-(x+3y)=6000-5600
• 2y=400
• y=200   yearly interest
• x=5600-3*200=5000   sum

Answer is Rs 5000