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Rs.1500 is divided into two parts such that if one part is invested at 6% and the other at 5% the whole annual interest from both the sum is Rs.85. How much was lent at 5% ?

Correct Answer: Rs. 500

Explanation:

(kx5x1)/100 + [(1500 - k)x6x1]/100 = 85


5k/100 + 90 – 6k/100 = 85


k/100 = 5


=> k = 500


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