Sachin invested some amount at the rate of 12 simple interest and a certain amount at the rate of 10...........

Quantitative Aptitude (CGL) Simple Interest

Sachin invested some amount at the rate of 12% simple interest and a certain amount at the rate of 10% simple interest. He received yearly interest of Rs.140. But if he had interchanged the amounts invested, he would have received Rs.4 more as interest. How much did he invest at 12% simple interest?

Rs. 750.65

Rs. 545.45

Rs. 850.65

Rs. 465.45

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Explanation:

Amount invested at 12% = Rs. x
Amount invested at 10% = Rs. y
140 = x*12*1/100 + y*10*1/100
12x + 10y = 14000 -(i)
144 = x*10*1/100 + y*12*1/100
10x + 12y = 14400 -(ii)
x = 545.45