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      Question

      The interest earned when a sum is invested at simple

      interest of 16% p.a., for 3 years, is Rs. 2400. What will be the total amount received after 2 years on investing the same sum at compound interest (compounded annually) of 10% interest p.a.?
      A Rs. 6000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs. 6070 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs. 6080 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs. 6050 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the sum invested = Rs. Y According to the question, (Y Ă— 3 Ă— 16) Ă· 100 = 2400 So, Y = (2400/0.48) = 5000 So, required amount received = 5000(1 + 10/100)2 = 5000(11/10)2 = Rs. 6050

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