CLAT Sample Paper CLAT Sample Paper-3

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    The difference between the simple and compound interest on a certain sum for 3 yr at 10% per annum is Rs.46.5, then which of the following is the sum?

    A)  Rs.1500          

    B)  Rs.1600

    C)  Rs.1700          

    D)  Rs.1800

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Let \[x\] be the sum of amount. \[\therefore \] \[SI=\frac{x\times 3\times 10}{100}=\frac{3x}{10}\] and \[CI=x{{\left( 1+\frac{10}{100} \right)}^{3}}-x\] \[=x\times {{\left( \frac{11}{10} \right)}^{3}}-x\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[x\left[ {{\left( \frac{11}{10} \right)}^{3}}-1 \right]-\left( \frac{3x}{10} \right)=46.5\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[x(1.331-1)-\frac{3x}{10}=46.5\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[x(0.331-0.3)=46.5\] \[\Rightarrow \] \[x=\frac{46.5}{0.031}=\frac{46500}{31}=\text{Rs}\,1500\]


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