Question

QUESTION 8 OF 15
The difference between simple
interest on a certain sum at the
rate 12% per annum for 5 years
and 6 years is 384. What is the
sum?
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Answer 1

Answer:

Rs.12500

Step-by-step explanation:

The difference between the simple interset and compound interest on a certain sum of money 'P' for 2 years at r% per annum is given by :

⇒(CI−SI)

2year

=

100

2

Pr

2

Using the above formula for a sum of money 'P' invested for two years at 4% p.a., given that the difference between CI&SI is Rs.20

∴20=

100

2

P(4)

2

⇒20=

100×100

P(4×4)

⇒5×25×100=P

⇒P=Rs.12500

Hence, the answer is Rs.12500.