10th Class Mathematics Related to Competitive Exam Question Bank Commercial Mathematics

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    The difference between compound interest and simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 10% per annum, when the interest is compounded annually is Rs. 16. If the interest were compounded half yearly, the difference in two interests would be

    A)  Rs. 24.81              

    B)  Rs. 32.41

    C)  Rs. 36.91        

    D)         Rs. 31.61

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

      For first year, S.I. = C.I. Now, Rs. 16 is the S.I. on S.I. for 1 year. \[\therefore \] Rs. 10 is S.I. on Rs. 100 \[\therefore \] Rs. 16 is S.I. on \[\left( \frac{100}{10}\times 16 \right)=Rs.160\] \[\therefore \] S.I. on principal for 1 year at 10% is Rs. 160. \[\therefore \]  Principal  \[=\left( \frac{100\times 160}{10\times 1} \right)=Rs.1600\] Amount for 2 years compounded half yearly \[=Rs.\left[ 1600\times {{\left( 1+\frac{5}{100} \right)}^{4}} \right]=Rs.1944.81\] \[\therefore \] C.I. \[Rs.(1944.81-1600)=Rs.344.81\] S.I. \[=Rs.\left( \frac{1600\times 10\times 2}{100} \right)=Rs.320\] \[\therefore \] \[(C.I.)-(S.I.)=Rs.(344.81-320)=Rs.24.81\]


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