12,000 is divided into two parts so that the simple interest

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12,000 is divided into two parts so that the simple interest on the first part for 3 years at 12% per annum may be equal to the simple interest on the second part for 4 1 2 years at 16% per annum. The ratio of the first part to the second part is

We can find the required answer with the help of given formula ,
Let First part = Rs. p and second part = (12000 – p )
According to question ,

∴	p × 3 × 12	=	(12000 - p) × 9 × 16
	100		200

⇒	p
	1200 - p

Required answer =	9 × 16 × 100	=	2	= 2 : 1
	3 × 12 × 200		1