XAT 2021 — QA & DI Question 3
Mohan has some money (â¹M) that he divides in the ratio of 1:2. He then deposits the smaller amount in a savings scheme that offers a certain rate of interest, and the larger amount in another savings scheme that offers half of that rate of interest. Both interests compound yearly. At the end of two years, the total interest earned from the two savings schemes is â¹830. It is known that one of the interest rates is 10% and that Mohan deposited more than â¹1000 in each saving scheme at the start. What is the value of M?
Answer & solution
- A
7500
6000
- C
To solve this, the other interest rate must also be given.
- D
4500
- E
12000
Let the total amount be 3x
Case 1:
Smaller amount = x, rate of interest = 10
Larger amount = 2x, rate of interest = 5
Total amount received at the end of two years (smaller amount) = ()2 = 1.21 x. CI = 0.21x
Total amount received at the end of two years (larger amount) = 2x ()2 = 2.205x CI = 0.205x
Given, 0.21x + 0.205x = 830
⇒ x = 2000
2x = 4000
Case 2:
Smaller amount = x, rate of interest = 20
Larger amount = 2x, rate of interest = 10
Total amount received at the end of two years (smaller amount) = x()2 = 1.44x. CI = 0.44x
Total amount received at the end of two years (larger amount) = 2x ()2 = 2.42x CI = 0.42x
Given, 0.44x+0.42x = 830
⇒ x = 965.11 which is not valid since it should be greater than 1000