Question

    A invested Rs. ‘x’ in a scheme offering compound

    interest of 30% p.a. compounded annually. If at the end of 2 years, interest received by A was Rs. (x – 2480), then find the value of ‘x’.
    A 8500 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 8200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 8000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 8300 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to the question, x – 2480 = x × 1.3 × 1.3 – x Or, 0.31x = 2480 Or, x = 8000

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