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    A man borrowed Rs X at a simple interest of 35% per annum for 6 years and Rs Y at a simple interest of 20% per annum for 6 years. If he had borrowed R
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    A man borrowed Rs X at a simple interest of 35% per annum for 6 years and Rs Y at a simple interest of 20% per annum for 6 years. If he had borrowed Rs. (X + Y) at a simple interest of 25% for 6 years, he would have paid the same interest. Find the ratio of X and Y.

    A.

    3:2

    B.

    2:5

    C.

    2:3

    D.

    1:2

    E.

    1:3

    Correct option is D


    ATQ,
    (X×35×6)/100+(Y×20×6)/100=[(X+Y)×25×6/100]
    210X + 120Y = 150X + 150Y
    60X = 30Y
    X/Y=1/2
    X:Y = 1:2

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