The simple interest in 14 months on a certain sum at the rate of 6 per cent per annum is 250 more than the interest on the same sum at the rate of 8 per cent in 8 months. How much amount was borrowed? Choose the correct choice from the following options:
A) 15000 B) 25000 C) 7500 D) 14500 E) none of these

Rationale: let the amount be x . from the question , x × 14 × 6 / 1200 − x × 8 × 8 / 1200 = 250 ∴ x = 15000 answer a
Answer: A