Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

Rohit invested a sum for 2 years at the rate of 5% p.a. compound interest for 1st year and 6% p.a. for 2nd year. If he received Rs. 2,486 after 2 years then find the sum he invested.

Options:

23000

22500

22000

21500

Correct Answer:

22000

Explanation:

5% = \(\frac{1}{20}\) and

6% = \(\frac{3}{50}\)

ATQ,

⇒ 113 R = 2486

⇒ 1R = 22

Therefore, Principal = 1000 × 22 = Rs.22000