Question 11
A borrowed a loan of ₹15,000 from B at 9% p.a. simple interest for 3 years. He added some more money and lent it to C at 12% p.a. simple interest for 3 years. If he earned a total profit of ₹1,800 in the transaction, find the extra money he added.
Step-by-Step Solution
CONCEPT USED
Simple Interest
STEP-BY-STEP SOLUTION
Interest paid to B = 15000 * 9% * 3 = ₹4,050 . Total interest received from $C = 4,050 + 1,800 =$ ₹5,850 . Total money lent to C = 5850 / (12% * 3) = 5850 / 0.36 = ₹16,250 . Extra money added = 16,250 - 15,000 = ₹1,250 .
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