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Pratap borrowed a sum of money from Arun at simple interest at the rate of `12%` per annum for the first three years, `16%` per annum for the next five years and `20%` per annum for a period beyond eight years. If at the end of 11 years, the total interest is 6080 more than the sum, what was the sum borrowed ?

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Rs. 8000
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