Question

The amounts of a sum of money in 2 yrs, and 5 yrs. are Rs 2800 and Rs 3250 respectively. Find
the sum.
The amounts of a sum of money in 5 yrs, and 8 yrs. are Rs 7500 and Rs 9000 respectively. Find the sum​

Answer 1

Answer:

A sum of money at simple interest amounts Rs. 2,800 in 2 years and Rs.3.250 in 5 years

∴ Interst paid in 3 years =3250−2800=450 Rupees

Annual Interest =450÷3=150 Rupees

Sum lent at the begining =2800−150×2=2500 Rupees

Rate of simple Interest =(150/2500)×100=6 percent

Answer 2

The amounts of a sum of money in 2 yrs, and 5 yrs. are Rs 2800 and Rs 3250 respectively. Find

the sum.

The amounts of a sum of money in 5 yrs, and 8 yrs. are Rs 7500 and Rs 9000 respectively. Find the sum

Answer:

A sum of money at simple interest amounts Rs. 2,800 in 2 years and Rs.3.250 in 5 years

∴ Interst paid in 3 years =3250−2800=450 Rupees

Annual Interest =450÷3=150 Rupees

Sum lent at the begining =2800−150×2=2500 Rupees

Rate of simple Interest =(150/2500)×100=6 percent