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      Question

      The interest received on investing Rs. 20,000 for 3

      years at simple interest of 'y%' p.a. is Rs. 3,000. Find the total amount received on investing Rs. 16,000 for 2 years at compound interest of 'y%' p.a., compounded annually.
      A Rs. 18,400 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Rs. 17,250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Rs. 17,640 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Rs. 18,120 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Rs. 19,000 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      According to the question, 20000 X (3 X y ÷ 100) = 3000 Or, 600y = 3000 So, y = 3000 ÷ 600 = 5 So, total amount received on investing Rs. 16000 = 16000 X {1 + (5/100)}² = 16000 X 1.05² = Rs. 17,640

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