Question

Anmol invested some part of Rs 250000/- in stock X and the remaining part in stock Y. At the end of the year , Stock X gave a return of 42% and Stock Y gave a return of 37%. Anmol’s total earnings from his investment in both the stocks was Rs 100000/-. How much did he invest in stock Y?

Answer 1

part of Rs 250000/- in stock X and the remaining part in stock Y. At the end of the year , Stock X gave a return of 42% and Stock Y gave a return of 37%. Anmol’s total earnings from his investment in both the stocks was Rs 100000/-. How much did he invest in stock Y

Answer 2

Answer:

solve it with the help of alligation

total earning if 100000 is 40% of 250000

42. 37

40

3. :. 2

therefore the ratio of x:y is 3:2

now, 3/5*250000= 100000 is the amount invested in Y