Question:

A money lender lent out Rs 25,000 in two parts, one at 8%\% and the other at 8.5%\%. If the total annual income on the amount is Rs 2031.25, the money lent at 8%\% is

Updated On: Jan 30, 2025
  • Rs 12,500
  • Rs 6,250
  • Rs 10,000
  • Rs 18,750
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Let the amount at 8%\% rate be Rs.xx then amount at 8.5%\%
rate be (25000−xx
According to question
x×8×1100\frac{x × 8 × 1}{100}++(25000x)×8.5×1100\frac{(25000 - x) × 8.5 ×1}{100} = 2031.253
8xx++212500−8.5xx= 203125
−0.5xx =−9375
xx = Rs.18750
So the correct option is (D).
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