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A person lent a certain sum of money at the annual rate of 24 percent on simple interest. In 5 years the interest amounted to Rs. 1200 more than the sum lent. What is the sum lent?
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Correct answer: (B) Rs. 6000
SI = P+1,200 over 5 years at 24% = 1.2P ⟹ 0.2P=1,200 ⟹ P = ₹6,000.
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एक व्यक्ति ने 24 प्रतिशत की वार्षिक दर पर साधारण ब्याज पर कुछ धनराशि ऋण पर दी। यदि 5 वर्षों में प्राप्त ब्याज, ऋण पर दी गई धनराशि से 1200 रुपए अधिक हो जाता है। तो ऋण पर दी गई धनराशि कितनी है?
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सही उत्तर: (B) 3600 रुपए
SI = P+1,200 over 5 years at 24% = 1.2P ⟹ 0.2P=1,200 ⟹ P = ₹6,000.
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