A sum of Rs. 2717 is lent into two parts so that the interest on the first part for 8 years at 3% per annum may be equal to the interest on the second part for 3 years at 5% per annum. Find the second sum?
Choose the correct choice from the following options: A) 1672 B) 1640 C) 1677 D) 1698 E) 1679
(x*8*3)/100 = ((2717 - x)*3*5)/100   24x/100 = 40755/100 - 15x/100   39x = 40755 =&gt; x = 1045   Second sum = 2717 â€“ 1045 = 1672   1672nswer:1672
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A sum of Rs. 2717 is lent into two parts so that the interest on the first part for 8 years at 3% per annum may be equal to the interest on the second part for 3 years at 5% per annum. Find the second sum?