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A merchant lent out ₹20000 in two parts, one at 8% and other at 10% interest. The yearly average comes out to be 9.2%. Which of the following are correct ?

(A) Amount lent at 10% is ₹12000.

(B) Amount lent at 8% is ₹12000.

(C) Amount lent at 10% is ₹8000.

(D) Amount lent at 8% is ₹8000.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Solution

✅ Correct Option: 3

Let ₹xx be lent at 8%8\%. Then 8x+10(20000−x)=9.2(20000)8x+10(20000-x)=9.2(20000), giving 2x=160002x=16000 and x=8000x=8000.

So ₹8000 is lent at 8%8\% and ₹12000 at 10%10\%, making (A) and (D) correct.

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