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How much compound interest does Tarun have to pay on a loan of Rs. 8,50,000 at the rate of 5% p.a. over a period of two years in case of annual compounding?

  1. A
    Rs. 9,57,125
  2. B
    Rs. 1,07,125
  3. C
    Rs. 9,37,125
  4. D
    Rs. 87,125

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The formula for total amount A with annual compounding is:
A=P(1+
100
R

)
n

Given:

Principal (P) = Rs. 8,50,000

Rate (R) = 5%

Time (n) = 2 years

A=850000×(1+
100
5

)
2

A=850000×(
20
21

)
2

A=850000×
400
441


A=2125×441=Rs. 9,57,125
The Compound Interest (CI) is:

CI=A−P=957125−850000=Rs. 1,07,125

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How much compound interest does Tarun have to pay on a loan of Rs. 8,50,000 at the rate of 5% p.a. over a period of two years in case of annual compounding?
A
Rs. 9,57,125
B
Rs. 1,07,125
C
Rs. 9,37,125
D
Rs. 87,125

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