In a bank, principal increases continuously at the rate of 5% per year. An amount of Rs. 1000 is deposited with this bank, how much will it worth after 10 years (e0.5 =1.648)
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
let p and t be the principal and time respectively.
It is given that the principal increases continuously at the rate 5% per year.
⇒(dp/dt) = (5/100)p
⇒dp/p = dt/20
Integrating both sides, we get:
p = e(t/20 +C) ....................(i)
when, t = 0, p=1000
⇒1000= eC........................(ii)
at t = 0, equation (i) becomes:
p = e(1/2 + C)
⇒p = 1648
Hence, after 10 years the amount will worth Rs. 1648.