Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

Rs.9478 is invested in two parts at the rate of 8% per annum compounded annually for 8 years and 6 years respectively. If amount received on both investments is equal, then find the difference between both investments.

Options:

Rs. 264

Rs. 728

Rs. 832

Rs. 1128

Correct Answer:

Rs. 728

Explanation:

Let amount invested for 8 years is P1 & amount invested for 6 years is P2.

ATQ,

⇒ P1 (1+ \(\frac{8}{100}\))8 = P2(1+ \(\frac{8}{100}\))6

⇒ P1 (1+ \(\frac{8}{100}\))2 = P2

⇒ P1 (\(\frac{27}{25}\))2 = P2

⇒ P1 (\(\frac{729}{625}\)) = P2

⇒  P1 : P2 = 625 : 729  →  1354 (Total)

Here,

⇒ 1354 R = 9478

⇒ 1R = 7

Hence, Difference of parts = (729 - 625)R = 104R = 104 x 7 = 728