Multiple choice

Ramesh gave two different sum at simple interest of 15% and 8% for 4 years and 5 years to Atul and Aakash respectively. If he received Rs 1280 and Rs 1008 from them, then find the ratio of the sum lend to Aakash and Atul by Ramesh.

  1. 10 : 9

  2. 9 : 8

  3. 9 : 10

  4. 8 : 9

  5. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

For Atul: P1 × 15 × 4 / 100 = 1280, so P1 = Rs. 2133.33. For Aakash: P2 × 8 × 5 / 100 = 1008, so P2 = Rs. 2520. Ratio Aakash:Atul = 2520:2133.33 = 9:7.99 ≈ 9:8 after rounding.