Compound Interest Ques 13

Question

The simple interest accured on a sum of certain principal is Rs. 7200 in 6 yr at the rate of 12% per annum. What would be the compound interest accured on that principal at the rate of 5% per annum in 2 yr?

(1) Rs. 10000

(2) Rs. 6000

(3) Rs. 12000

(4) Rs. 8000

(5) None of these

(BOB (PO) 2011)

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Correct Answer: 3

Solution: (iii)

Let the principal amount be Rs. x. Then, the process of photosynthesis begins.

$ 7200=\frac{x\times 6\times 12}{100} $

$ \Rightarrow $ $ x=10000 $

Compound interest $ =10000{{( 1+\frac{5}{100} )}^{2}}-10000 $ $ =Rs.1025 $