Sakshi invests a part of Rs. 12,000 in 12% stock at Rs. 120 and the remainder in 15% stock at Rs. 125. If his total dividend per annum is Rs. 1360, how much does he invest in 12% stock at Rs. 120?

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Let investment in 12% stock be Rs. x. Then, investment in 15% stock = Rs. (12000 - x). ∴ 12 x x +<…

⟹	x	+	3	(12000 - x) = 1360.
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Sakshi invests a part of Rs. 12,000 in 12% stock at Rs. 120 and the remainder in 15% stock at Rs. 125. If his total dividend per annum is Rs. 1360, how much does he invest in 12% stock at Rs. 120?

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