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back 600 to the bank and settled the account. What sum did he borrow trom the bankThe simple interest on a certain sum of money for 5 years at 10% per annurn is t196simple interest on the same sum for 4 years at 16% per annum. Find the sumless than the

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Interest = PRT

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Given that interest for 5 years at 10% is Rs 196 less than 4 years at 16%

⇒ P(0.16(4) - P(0.1)(5) = 196

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Solve for P:

P(0.16(4) - P(0.1)(5) = 196

0.64P - 0.5P = 196

0.14P = 196

P = Rs 1400

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Answer: The principal amount is Rs 1400



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