Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

A sum becomes Rs.7436 in two years when interest is compounded annually at the rate of 4% per annum. What was the sum?

Options:

Rs.7,075

Rs.6,275

Rs.6,575

Rs.6,875

Correct Answer:

Rs.6,875

Explanation:

Amount =  Principal × ( 1 + \(\frac{rate }{100}\) )t

7436 = Principal × ( 1 + \(\frac{4 }{100}\) )2

7436 = Principal  × \(\frac{26 }{25}\) × \(\frac{26 }{25}\)

Principal = Rs. 6875