ExamVeda
Login
Home
Compound Interest
?

A sum of money invested at compound interest amounts to Rs. 650 at the end of first year and Rs. 676 at the end of second year. The sum of money is = ?

Answer & Solution
Correct Answer: Option C
Interest on 650 for one year = 676 - 650 = 26
$$\eqalign{ & 26 = \frac{{650 \times r \times 1}}{{100}} \cr & r = 4\% \cr & 650 = P\left[ {1 + \frac{4}{{100}}} \right] \cr & \Rightarrow 650 = P \times \frac{{26}}{{25}} \cr & \Rightarrow p = \frac{{650 \times 25}}{{26}} \cr & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, = {\text{Rs}}{\text{.}}\,625 \cr} $$
Examveda
Question posted by Examveda
Community

Join the Discussion

No comments yet Be the first to discuss this question.