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A sum of money lent out at simple interest amount to Rs. 720 after 2 years  and to Rs. 1020 after a further period of 5 years . The sum is :


Options:
A .  Rs. 500
B .  Rs. 600
C .  Rs. 700
D .  Rs. 710
Answer: Option B

S.I. for 5 years = Rs. (1020 - 720) = Rs. 300.

S.I. for 2 years = Rs. `(300/5 xx 2)` = Rs. 120

`:.`       principal  = Rs. (720 - 120) = Rs. 600.



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