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    Question

    A man deposited Rs. 22000 at 10% compound interest,

    compounded annually while Rs. 21500 at 12% simple interest per annum. What will be the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest earned by him after 3 years?
    A Rs 218 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs 182 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs 365 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs 458 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Rs 336 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Compound interest earned by the man in 3 years = 22000 × {(1 + 10/100)3 – 1)} = 22000 × 0.331 = Rs. 7282 Simple interest earned by the man in 3 years = 21500 × 0.13 × 3 = Rs. 7740 Required difference = 7740 – 7282 = Rs. 458

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