A sum of Rs. 2678 is lent into two parts so that the interest on the first part for 8 years at 3% per annum may be equal to the interest on the second part for 3 years at 5% per annum. Find the second sum?
Pick one:
A) 1629 B) 1648 C) 2677 D) 2986 E) 2679

Rationale: "( x * 8 * 3 ) / 100 = ( ( 2678 - x ) * 3 * 5 ) / 100 24 x / 100 = 40170 / 100 - 15 x / 100 39 x = 40170 = > x = 1030 second sum = 2678 â € “ 1030 = 1648 answer : b"
Answer: B