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  1. An amount of Rs. 100000 is invested in two types of shares. The first yields an interest of 9% p.a and the second, 11% p.a. If the total interest at the end of one year is 9 3/4 %, then the amount invested in each share was?
  2. A.
    Rs. 52500; Rs. 47500
    B.
    Rs. 62500; Rs. 37500
    C.
    Rs. 72500; Rs. 27500
    D.
    Rs. 82500; Rs. 17500

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    Answer : Option B

    Explanation :

    Let the sum invested at 9% be Rs. x and that invested at 11% be Rs. (100000 - x). Then,

    (x * 9 * 1)/100 + [(100000 - x) * 11 * 1]/100 = (100000 * 39/4 * 1/100)


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