Multiple choice

Anu invested an amount of Rs.6950 divided in two different schemes A and B at the simple interest rate of 14% p.a. and 11% p.a. respectively. If the total amount of simple interest earned in 2 years be Rs.1754, what was the amount invested in scheme B? अनु ने 6950 रुपये की राशि को दो अलग-अलग योजनाओं A और B में क्रमशः 14% और 11% वार्षिक साधारण ब्याज की दर पर निवेश किया। यदि 2 वर्ष में अर्जित साधारण ब्याज की कुल राशि 1754 रुपये है, तो योजना B में निवेश की गई राशि क्या थी?

  1. Rs.3200

  2. Rs.3250

  3. Rs.3600

  4. Rs.3750

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A Correct answer
Explanation

Let amount in scheme B be x. Then amount in A is 6950 - x. Total simple interest = (6950 - x) × 14 × 2/100 + x × 11 × 2/100 = 1754. Solving: 194600 - 28x + 22x = 175400, so 6x = 19200 and x = 3200. The correct answer is Rs.3200.