The simple interest on a certain sum for 3 years at 14% p.a. is ₹4,200 less than the simple interest on the same sum for 5 years at the same rate. Find the sum.

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  1. ₹16,000
  2. ₹10,000
  3. ₹15,000
  4. ₹12,000

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Option 3 : ₹15,000
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Given:

The simple interest on a certain sum for 3 years at 14% p.a. is ₹4,200 less than the simple interest on the same sum for 5 years at the same rate. 

Concept used:

Simple Interest, SI = (P × R × T)/100

Amount = P + SI

where

P = Principal amount

R = Rate of interest per year

T = Time in years

Calculation:

Let the principal amount be P.

​According to the question,

(P × 14 × 5)/100 - (P × 14 × 3)/100 = 4200

⇒ (P × 14 × 2)/100 = 4200

⇒ P = 15000

∴ The sum is ₹15,000.

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