Multiple choice

Ravi borrowed some money at the rate of 4% per annum for the first three years, at the rate of 8% per annum for the next two years and at the rate of 9% per annum for the period beyond 5 years. If he given a total simple interest of Rs. 19550 at the end of 7 years. How much money did he borrow? रवि कुछ धनराशि उधार पर लेता है वह प्रथम तीन वर्ष 4% की ब्याज दर पर, अगले दो वर्ष के लिए 8% की दर से और 5 वर्ष के बाद 9% की दर से ब्याज लेता है। यदि वह कुल साधारण ब्याज रू. 19550 देता है 7 वर्ष के अंत में, तो बताईये उसे कितनी धनराशि उधार ली।

  1. Rs. 39500 39500 रू.

  2. Rs. 42500 42500 रू.

  3. Rs. 44000 44000 रू.

  4. Rs. 45000 45000 रू.

  5. None of these इनमें से कोई नहीं

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Simple interest is calculated on the principal. For 7 years at varying rates: 3 years at 4%, 2 years at 8%, 2 years at 9%. Total rate = 3*4 + 2*8 + 2*9 = 12 + 16 + 18 = 46%. If principal is P, then 46% of P = 19550. P = 19550*100/46 = Rs. 42500.