Question

    Simple interest and compound interest (compounded

    annually) earned on a sum at the end of 2 years at a certain rate of interest p.a. are Rs. 1900 and Rs. 1976 respectively. Find the rate of interest.
    A 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 21% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 10% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Simple interest for 1 year = 1900/2 = Rs. 950 Difference between compound Interest and Simple Interest for 2 years = 1976 – 1900 = Rs. 76 Desired rate = 76/950 × 100 = 8%

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