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Question : If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 50, the compound interest on the same at the same rate and for the same time is:

Option 1: Rs. 50.50

Option 2: Rs. 51.25

Option 3: Rs. 51.50

Option 4: Rs. 51.05


Team Careers360 16th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 51.25


Solution : Let the amount be Rs. $x$
Simple Interest on Rs. $x$ for 2 years and 5% interest = Rs. 50
Simple Interest on Rs. $x$ for t years and r% interest = $\frac{{x\times r}\times t}{100}$
So, $50 = \frac{{x\times 5}\times 2}{100}$
⇒ $x = 500$
Compound Interest on Rs. $x$ with $r%$ rate for $t$ years = $x\left (1+\frac{r}{100} \right )^{t}-x$
= $500\left (1+\frac{5}{100} \right )^{2}-500$
= Rs. 51.25
Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 51.25.

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