Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

A sum of Rs. 21000 was borrowed at 10% p.a. compound interest. It was returned in two equal installments. Find amount of each installment.

Options:

Rs. 11000

Rs. 12000

Rs. 11500

Rs. 12100

Correct Answer:

Rs. 12100

Explanation:

10% = \(\frac{1}{10}\)

          Principal   :    Installment

1st  ⇒     10        :         11

2nd ⇒    100         :       121                 

* Installment amount for each year should be same*

Therefore,

 

          Principal   :    Installment

1st  ⇒     10        :         11    ) × 11

2nd ⇒    100         :       121    ) × 1

 

          Principal   :    Installment

1st  ⇒    110         :          121

2nd ⇒    100         :          121   

 Sum ⇒   210        :          121 (Each Installment)

              ↓                      ↓

           ×100                 ×100

              ↓                      ↓

        21000(given)         12100