Correct Answer: Rs. 8000
Explanation:
Let the sum be P.
SI = SI for first 3 years + SI for next 5 years + SI for next 3 years
⇒ P + 6080 = (P x 12 x 3) / 100 + (P x 16 x 5) / 100 + (P x 20 x 3) / 100
⇒ P + 6080 = (36P + 80P + 60P) / 100
⇒ 100 x (P + 6080) = 176P
∴ P = 608000 / 76 = 8000
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