Question

    Viraj invested Rs. 3500 at 20% p.a. simple interest for

    3 years. After 3 years, he invested the amount received by him at the 20% p.a. compound interest, compounded annually for another 2 years. Find the final amount received by Viraj at the end of 5 years.
    A Rs. 8064 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 7488 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 8640 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 9216 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Amount received by Viraj  after 3 years of investment = (3500 × 20 × 3)/100 + 3500 = Rs. 5600 Therefore, sum invested by Viraj  at compound interest = Rs. 5600 Amount received by Viraj  at the end of 5 years = 5600(1 + 0.2)2 = Rs. 8064

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