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Aptitude · Q31

Interest

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 31

Q31

A sum of Rs. 210 was taken as a loan. This is to be paid back in two equal installments. If the rate of the interest be 10% compounded annually, then the value of each installment is:

A.
Rs. 121
Answer
B.
Rs. 127
C.
Rs. 210
D.
Rs. 225

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
Let X = equal installment at the end of one year( rate% annually) .
Now 1st year,
P =210,
Interest =   = 210 * 0.1 = 21.
Let X is to be paid as an equal installment.
Now, at the beginning of 2nd year,
P = 210 + 21 - X,
Interest at the end of 2nd year,
= (231 - X) * 0.1 = 23.1 - 0.1X.
Hence,total installment,
2X = 210 + 21 + 23.1 - 0.1X,
X =   = 121.