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The compound interest (compounding half yearly) received on Rs. 2200 for 1.5 years is Rs. 3836.8. What is the rate of interest per annum?
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Correct answer: (B) 80 percent
Half-yearly compounding over 1.5 years = 3 periods. 2,200(1+r/200)³ = 6,036.8 ⟹ ratio=2.744=1.4³ ⟹ r/200=0.4 ⟹ r=80%.
हिंदी में प्रश्न
2200 रुपए पर 1.5 वर्ष के लिए प्राप्त चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज (अर्धवार्षिक रूप से संयोजित) 3836.8 रुपए है। वार्षिक ब्याज की दर कितनी है?
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सही उत्तर: (B) 65 प्रतिशत
Half-yearly compounding over 1.5 years = 3 periods. 2,200(1+r/200)³ = 6,036.8 ⟹ ratio=2.744=1.4³ ⟹ r/200=0.4 ⟹ r=80%.
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