A sum of Rs. 2730 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? Choose the correct choice.
A) 1629  B) 1680  C) 1677  D) 1698  E) 1679

Rationale: ( x * 8 * 3 ) / 100 = ( ( 2730 - x ) * 3 * 5 ) / 100 24 x / 100 = 40950 / 100 - 15 x / 100 39 x = 40950 = > x = 1050 second sum = 2730 â € “ 1050 = 1680 answer : b
Answer: B