SSC Sample Paper Mock Test-18 SSC CGL Tear-II Paper-1

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    At what rate per cent per annum will Rs. 2304 amount to Rs. 2500 in 2 yr at compound interest?

    A)  \[4\frac{1}{2}%\]

    B)  \[4\frac{1}{5}%\]

    C)  \[4\frac{1}{6}%\]

    D)  \[4\frac{1}{3}%\]

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Let the rate per cent per annum be r.           
    Then     \[2500=2304{{\left( 1+\frac{r}{100} \right)}^{2}}\]
    \[\Rightarrow \]   \[{{\left( 1+\frac{r}{100} \right)}^{2}}=\frac{2500}{2304}={{\left( \frac{50}{48} \right)}^{2}}\]
    \[\Rightarrow \]   \[1+\frac{r}{100}=\frac{50}{48}=\frac{25}{24}\]
    \[\Rightarrow \]   \[\frac{r}{100}=\frac{25}{24}-1=\frac{1}{24}\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[r=\frac{100}{24}\]
    \[\Rightarrow \]   \[r=\frac{25}{6}\]\[\Rightarrow \]\[r=4\frac{1}{6}%\]


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