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  1. Rs. 260200 is divided between Ram and Shyam so that the amount that Ram receives in 4 years is the same as that Shyam receives in 6 years. If the interest is compounded annually at the rate of 4% per annum then Ram’s share is
    1. Rs. 125000
    2. Rs. 135200
    3. Rs. 152000
    4. Rs. 108200
Correct Option: B

Let Ram’s share be Rs. y.
∴  Shyam’s share = Rs. (260200 – y)

A = P1 +
R
T
100

According to question ,
⇒ y1 +
R
4 = (260200 – y)1 +
R
6
100100

⇒  y = (260200 – y)1 +
4
2
100

⇒  y = (260200 – y)1 +
1
2
25

⇒  y = (260200 – y)
26
2
25

⇒  y = (260200 – y)
676
625

⇒ 
625y
+ y = 260200
676

⇒ 
625y + 676y
= 260200
676

⇒ 
1301y
= 260200
676

⇒  y =
260200 × 676
= Rs. 135200
1301



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