Question: 4000 was divided into two parts such a way that when first part was invested at 3% and the second at 5%, the whole annual interest from both the investments is Rs.144, how much was put at 3%?
Options:
(A) 2178
(B) 1087
(C) 2800
(D) 2689
(E) 2081 Random thoughts:
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(x*3*1)/100 + [(4000 - x)*5*1]/100 = 144
3x/100 + 200 – 5x/100 = 144
2x/100 = 56 è x = 2800 The final answer: (C).
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