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    Question

    The interest received by investing Rs. 1200 for 2 years

    at compound interest of 20% p.a., compounded annually, was re-invested for 3 years at simple interest of 25% p.a. Find the simple interest received.
    A Rs. 376 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 366 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 386 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 396 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Compound Interest received = 1200 × {1 + (20/100)}2 – 1200 = 1200 × (12/10)2 – 1200 = 1728 – 1200 = Rs. 528 Simple interest received = 528 × 3 × 25 ÷ 100 = Rs. 396

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