Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

A invests a sum for two years, he received 5% interest for 1st year and 8% interest for 2nd year and interest is being compounded annually. The amount received after 2 year is Rs.24948. Find the sum?

Options:

24000

26000

22000

20000

Correct Answer:

22000

Explanation:

Total C.I. for 2 years = 50 + 80 + 4 = 134

Amount of 2 years = 1134

ATQ,

1134R = 24948

1R = 22

Principal = 1000R = 1000 × 22 = Rs.22000/-