Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

A certain sum invested at 4% per annum compound interest compounded half yearly, amounts to Rs. 7803 at the end of one year. The sum is:

Options:

Rs. 7000

Rs. 7200

Rs. 7500

Rs. 7700

Correct Answer:

Rs. 7500

Explanation:

Rate of interest half yearly = \(\frac{4}{2}\) = 2% = \(\frac{1}{50}\) 

Total Amount = 2500 + 101 = 2601

ATQ,

⇒ 2601R = 7803

⇒ 1R = 3

⇒ Therefore, Principal = 2500 × 3 = Rs.7500