Question

    Rs. 9900 is invested in scheme ‘A’ for a year at

    simple interest of 28% p.a. The interest received from scheme ‘A’ is reinvested for 2 years in scheme ‘B’ which offers compound interest (compounded annually) of 20% p.a. What is the total amount received from scheme ‘B’?
    A Rs. 3891.68 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 3901.68 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 3991.68 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 3981.68 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Interest received from scheme ‘A’ = 9900 × (28/100) = Rs. 2772 Amount received from scheme ‘B’ = 2772 × {1 + (20/100)2} = 1.44 × 2772 = Rs. 3991.68

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