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Question : The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 7% per annum is double the compound interest on INR 1,000 for 2 years at 10% per annum, compounded annually. What is the sum placed on simple interest?

Option 1: INR 1,000

Option 2: INR 2,000

Option 3: INR 3,000

Option 4: INR 4,000


Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024
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Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 3,000


Solution : Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 7% per annum = 2 × compound interest on INR 1,000 for 2 years at 10% per annum
According to the question,
$\frac{P_1nR}{100}= 2 × [P_2(1+\frac{R}{100})^n - P_2]$
Here $P_1$ is the principal for simple interest and $P_2$ is the principal for compound interest.
So,$\frac{P_1×2×7}{100}= 2 × [1000(1+\frac{10}{100})^2 - 1000]$
⇒ $\frac{14P_1}{100}= 2 × [1000(\frac{11}{10})^2 - 1000]$
⇒ $\frac{14P_1}{100}= 2 × 1000×(\frac{121}{100}-1)$
⇒ $\frac{14P_1}{100}= 2 × 1000×\frac{21}{100}$
⇒ $P_1 = \frac{42000}{14}=3000$
Hence, the correct answer is INR 3,000.

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