Question: The simple interest accrued on a sum of certain principal is Rs. 2000 in five years at the rate of 4% per annum. What would be the compound interest accrued on same principal at same rate in two years?
Options:
A) Rs. 716
B) Rs. 724
C) Rs. 824
D) 816
E) None of these
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Answer:
Correct Answer: D
Solution:
- $ 2000=\frac{P\times 4\times 5}{100} $
$ \therefore $ $ P=1000 $
Now, $ CI=10000[ {{( 1+\frac{4}{100} )}^{2}}-1 ] $
$ =10000\times 0.0816=816 $