Question

Veeru invested Rs. 3100 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 Veeru at the end of 5 years.

A Rs. 7656.25 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
B Rs. 7142.4 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
C Rs. 7948.8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
D Rs. 9100.8 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
E Rs. 9561.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

Solution

Amount received by Veeru after 3 years of investment = (3100  × 20 × 3)/100 + 3100  = Rs. 4960 Therefore, sum invested by Veeru at compound interest = Rs. 4960 Amount received by Veeru at the end of 5 years = 4960(1 + 0.2)2 = Rs. 7142.4

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