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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 4000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is:

Options:
A .  Rs 1550
B .  Rs 1650
C .  Rs 1750
D .  Rs 2000
E .  None of these
Answer: Option C
 -     C.I. = Rs.   4000 x ( 1 + 10 ) 2 - 4000   100   = Rs. ( 4000 x 11 x 11 - 4000 ) 10 10  
= Rs. 840.  
 Sum = Rs.   420 x 100   = Rs. 1750. 3 x 8

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