The S.I. on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the C.I. on Rs. 4000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on S.I. is? Choose the most appropriate option
A) 3000
B) 2802
C) 1750
D) 2990
E) 2982
C.I. = [4000 * (1 + 10/100)2 - 4000]   = (4000 * 11/10 * 11/10 - 4000) = Rs. 840.   Sum = (420 * 100)/(3 * 8)   = Rs.1750   Answer:1750
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The S.I. on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the C.I. on Rs. 4000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on S.I. is?