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The simple interest on an amount for 6 years at 4% p.a. is ₹ 7,500 less than the simple interest on the same amount for 11 years. Find the amount.
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The simple interest on an amount for 6 years at 4% p.a. is ₹ 7,500 less than the simple interest on the same amount for 11 years. Find the amount.

A.

Rs. 38000

B.

Rs .36000

C.

Rs. 37500

D.

Rs. 38500

Correct option is C

Given
Difference in SI = ₹ 7500
Rate = 4% p.a.
Time 1 = 6 years, Time 2 = 11 years

Formula Used
SI=P×R×T100SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}​​

Solution
Difference in Time = 11 - 6 = 5 years
SI for 5 years = P×4×5100=7500\frac{P \times 4 \times 5}{100} = 7500​​
20P100=7500 P5=7500 P=37500\frac{20P}{100} = 7500\\\ \\\frac{P}{5} = 7500\\\ \\P = 37500​​
Final Answer
So the correct answer is (c)

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