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  1. A borrowed ₹ 1500 at 4% per annum and ₹ 1400 at 5% per annum for the same period. He paid ₹ 390 as total interest. Find the time for which he borrowed the sum.
    1. 3.5 years
    2. 2.5 years
    3. 3 years
    4. 4 years
Correct Option: C

We know that ,
SI = SI1 + SI2

SI =
P1R1T
+
P2R2T
100 100

or, T =
100 ×
SI
P1R1 + P2R2

T =
100 × 390
(1500 × 4) + (1400 × 5)

T =
39000
13000

T = 3 years.



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