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    Question

    A bank balance increases by 10% every year due to

    interest. If the balance after 2 years will be ₹24,200, find the original amount deposited.
    A 25028 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 23320 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 12530 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 20000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ATQ,

    Let, the present balance be ‘x’.

    ATQ,

    So, the balance after 2 years = 1.10 × 1.10 × x = 24200

    Or, x = 24200 × (1/1.10) × (1/1.10)

    So, x = ₹20,000

    Therefore, the original amount deposited = x = ₹20,000

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