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Aptitude · Q23

Compound Interest

Competitive Exams · Aptitude · question 23

Q23

On a certain sum of money the compound interest for 2 years is Rs. 282.15 and the simple interest for the same period of time is Rs. 270. The rate of interest per annum is = ?

A.
6.07%
B.
10%
C.
9%
Answer
D.
12.15%

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
\begin{aligned} & {\text{CI for 2 years}}\,{\text{ = Rs. 282}}{\text{.15}} \\ & {\text{SI for 2 year}}\,{\text{ = Rs. 270}} \\ & {\text{SI for 1 year = }}\frac{{270}}{2} \\ & \,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\,\, = {\text{Rs.}}\,135 \\ & {\text{Difference between CI and SI}} \\ & {\text{ = }}\left( {282.15 - 270} \right) \\ & {\text{ = Rs. 12}}{\text{.15}} \\ & {\text{Required rate % }} \\ & {\text{ = }}\frac{{12.15}}{{135}} \times 100 = 9\% \\\end{aligned}
Note : Always remainder for first year CI and SI will be same.