Multiple choice

A man borrowed Rs. 15000 at the rate of 12% and another amount at the of 15% for two years. The total interest paid by him was Rs. 9000. How much did he borrow? एक आदमी ने 15000रू. 12% वार्षिक और एक अन्य धनराशि 15% वार्षिक, की दर से दो वर्ष के लिए साधारण ब्याज पर उधार ली। उसने ब्याज कुल 9000 रू. अदा किये उसने कितना उधार लिया?

  1. Rs.27000

  2. Rs.18000

  3. Rs.9000

  4. Rs.36000
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Interest on Rs.15000 at 12% for 2 years = 15000 × 0.12 × 2 = 3600. Total interest = 9000, so interest on second loan = 9000 - 3600 = 5400. At 15% for 2 years: 5400 = P × 0.15 × 2, so P = 5400 / 0.3 = 18000, matching option B.

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