A sum of Rs. 2665 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?
Pick.
A) Rs.1678  B) Rs.1640  C) Rs.2341  D) Rs.3041  E) None of these
Explanation:   (x*8*3)/100 = ((2665 - x)*3*5)/100   24x/100 = 39975/100 - 15x/100   39x = 39975 =&gt; x = 1025   Second sum = 2665 â€“ 1025 = 1640   ANSWER IS Rs.1640
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A sum of Rs. 2665 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?