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A sum of ₹ 1,000 becomes ₹ 1,144.90 in 2 years. At what rate is the interest compounded annually?

  1. A
    7%
  2. B
    5%
  3. C
    8%
  4. D
    6%

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The formula for the amount under annual compound interest is:
A=P(1+
100
R

)
T

Given parameters:

Principal (P) = ₹ 1,000

Amount (A) = ₹ 1,144.90

Time (T) = 2 years

Substitute the values into the formula:

1144.90=1000(1+
100
R

)
2

1000
1144.90

=(1+
100
R

)
2

1.1449=(1+
100
R

)
2

Taking the square root on both sides:

1.1449


=1+
100
R


1.07=1+
100
R


100
R

=1.07−1
100
R

=0.07
R=7%
Therefore, the annual compounding interest rate is 7%.

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A sum of ₹ 1,000 becomes ₹ 1,144.90 in 2 years. At what rate is the interest compounded annually?
A
7%
B
5%
C
8%
D
6%

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