ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPOUND INTEREST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
You deposit $1, 690 for 5 1/2 years at an interest of 5.7% compounded annually. How much interest did you earn?
A
$602.45
B
$2, 292.45
C
$1, 87.55
D
$3, 982.45
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, the interest earned is Rs 734.5.

Detailed explanation-2: -∴ The compound interest is Rs. 4884.

Detailed explanation-3: -On what sum will the compound interest at 5% per annum for 2 years compounded annually be Rs 164? Hence, Principal = Rs. 1600.

Detailed explanation-4: -15000 at 5% per annum for two years is Rs 1500 and the amount after 2 years is Rs. 16500.

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