A sum of money earns a simple interest at 7.25% per annum for the first eight years, at 8.5% for the next six years, and at 6.5% for the final four years. If the total interest earned during these eighteen years was Rs. 35,100, what was the original sum invested (in Rs.)?

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  1. 25,800
  2. 25,500
  3. 26,400
  4. 26,000

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Option 4 : 26,000
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Given:

Total interest after 18 years = Rs. 35,100

Formula used:

S.I = (P × R × T)/100

Calculation:

Let the principal be ‘P’.

For the first 8 years

S.I = (P × 7.25 × 8)/100

⇒ S.I = 58P/100

For the next 6 years

S.I = (P × 8.5 × 6)/100

⇒ S.I = 51P/100

For the next 4 years

S.I = (P × 6.5 × 4)/100

⇒ S.I = 26P/100

Total Interest in 18 years = Rs. 35,100

(58P/100) + (51P/100) + (26P/100) = 35100

⇒ 135P/100 = 35100

⇒ P = 26000

∴ The amount invested is Rs. 26,000.

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