Question

The rate of simple interest on a sum of money is 6% p.a. for the first 3 years, 8% p.a. for
the next five years and 10% p.a. for the period beyond 8 years. If the simple interest
accrued by the sum for a period for 10 years is Rs.1560. The sum is
(A) Rs.1500
(B) Rs.2000
(C) Rs.3000
(D) Rs.5000​

Answer 1

Answer is 2000.

(x*3*6)/100 +(x*8*5)/100 +(x*10*2)/100 =1560

on solving this x will be 2000.

so sum is 2000.