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A man borrowed Rs. 24,000 and Rs. 30,000 at 5% and 9% per annum simple interest, respectively. What amount (in Rs.) will he have to return after 8 years?

  1. A
    78450
  2. B
    85200
  3. C
    92500
  4. D
    31200

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Total principal amount borrowed:
P
total

=24000+30000=Rs. 54,000
Simple Interest on the first loan (P
1

=24000,R
1

=5%,T=8years):

SI
1

=
100
24000×5×8

=240×40=Rs. 9,600
Simple Interest on the second loan (P
2

=30000,R
2

=9%,T=8years):

SI
2

=
100
30000×9×8

=300×72=Rs. 21,600
Total Simple Interest to be paid:

SI
total

=9600+21600=Rs. 31,200
Total amount to be returned after 8 years:

Amount=P
total

+SI
total

=54000+31200=Rs. 85,200

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A man borrowed Rs. 24,000 and Rs. 30,000 at 5% and 9% per annum simple interest, respectively. What amount (in Rs.) will he have to return after 8 years?
A
78450
B
85200
C
92500
D
31200

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