A money lender lent Rs. 30,000 in two parts, one at the rate of 8% and the other at 9%. If the total annual simple interest on the amount is Rs. 2,650, then what is the amount of money lent at the rate of 8%? 

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  1. Rs. 6,000
  2. Rs. 5,000
  3. Rs. 4,500
  4. Rs. 5,500

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Option 2 : Rs. 5,000
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Given

Principal = 30000

Rate = 8% and 9%

Interest =  2650

Formula used

S.I. = (P × R × T)/100

Calculation

Let money lender lend Rs. 'a' at 8% and Rs. (30000 – a) at 9% interest

S.I. = (P × R × T)/100

⇒ 2650 = (a × 8 × 1)/100 + ((30000 – a) × 9 × 1)/100

⇒ 265000 = a × 8 × 1 + (30000 – a) × 9 × 1

⇒ 265000 = 8a + 270000 – 9a

⇒ a = 5000

The amount of money lent at the rate of 8% is 5000.

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