Question

Parth had a certain amount. He invested 3/4th of it in equity fund, 10% of it in some business, and 5% of it in debentures and remaining amount is Rs 2000. How much amount he had ?

• A. 40000
• B. 42000
• C. 24000
• D. 20000

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 20000

Let total amount he had be 100x He invested in equity fund = 3/4 × 100x = 75x He invested in business = 10% of 100x = 10x He gives debt = 5% of 100x = 5x Remaining amount = Rs. 2000 100x - (75x + 10x + 5x) = 2000 ⇒ x = 200 ⇒ 100x = 20000