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A sum is repaid in two equal installments with compound interest. What is principal?
  • A. Rs. 1620
  • B. Rs. 1640
  • C. Rs. 1680
  • D. Rs. 1700
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Discounting installments gives the principal.
Related Question 1
The principal that amounts to Rs. 4913 in 3 years at 6¼% per annum compound interest is ____.
  • A. Rs. 3096
  • B. Rs. 4076
  • C. Rs. 4085
  • D. Rs. 4096
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Using the compound interest formula, principal = 4913 / (1.0625 ) ) )³ = 4096.
Related Question 2
If a sum amounts to Rs. 1331 in 3 years at 10% compound interest, principal is ____.
  • A. Rs. 900
  • B. Rs. 1000
  • C. Rs. 1100
  • D. Rs. 1200
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
1000 × (1.1) ) )³ = 1331.
Related Question 3
If the compound interest for 2 years is Rs. 210 and the simple interest is Rs. 200, find the principal?
  • A. Rs. 1000
  • B. Rs. 2000
  • C. Rs. 1500
  • D. Rs. 2500
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Difference used to find the rate, then principal = 1000.
Related Question 4
A sum becomes Rs. 1210 in 2 years at 10% per annum compound interest. What is the principal?
  • A. Rs. 1000
  • B. Rs. 1100
  • C. Rs. 1200
  • D. Rs. 900
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
1000 × (1.1)² = 1210.
Related Question 5
A sum invested at 20% compound interest gives Rs. 482 extra in 2 years. Find principal.
  • A. Rs. 4000
  • B. Rs. 1000
  • C. Rs. 1250
  • D. Rs. 2000
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Compound interest formula applied.