The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 1260. Find the principal sum. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 1260. Find the principal sum.

A. Rs. 6000

B. Rs. 7000

C. Rs. 6500

D. Rs. 5500

Answer: Option A

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Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 10% = 10 + 10 + (1010)/100 = 21%. Given 21% of P = 1260 => P = 1260 / 0.21 = Rs. 6000.

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The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 8% per annum is Rs. 416. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?

A. Rs. 400

B. Rs. 410

C. Rs. 380

D. Rs. 412

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 8% = 8 + 8 + (88)/100 = 16.64%. Simple interest rate = 8 * 2 = 16%. Given 16.64% of sum = 416 => 1% of sum = 25. Simple Interest = 16% of sum = 16 * 25 = Rs. 400.

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