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?
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A) 2277 B) 1640 C) 2977 D) 2991 E) 2771
(x*8*3)/100 = ((2665 - x)*3*5)/100   24x/100 = 39975/100 - 15x/100   39x = 39975 =&gt; x = 1025   Second sum = 2665 – 1025 = 1640   Answer: 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?