SSC GD Constable previous year question
A principal is lent at a certain rate of compound interest (compounding annually). The amount at the end of 1 year is Rs. 1150 and at the end of 2 years is Rs. 1322.5. What is the principal?
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Correct answer: (C) Rs. 1000
Rate = 1,322.5/1,150−1 = 0.15 = 15%. Principal = 1,150/1.15 = ₹1,000.
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एक मूलधन चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज की एक निश्चित दर (वार्षिक चक्रवृद्धि) पर ऋण पर दी जाती है। 1 वर्ष के अंत में धनराशि 1150 रुपए और 2 वर्ष के अंत में 1322.5 रुपए है। मूलधन कितना है?
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सही उत्तर: (C) 1000 रुपए
Rate = 1,322.5/1,150−1 = 0.15 = 15%. Principal = 1,150/1.15 = ₹1,000.
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