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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs 45. The sum is ________.

  1. A
    Rs 36000
  2. B
    Rs 72000
  3. C
    Rs 18000
  4. D
    Rs 54000

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

The formula for the difference (D) between Compound Interest (CI) and Simple Interest (SI) for 2 years is given by:
D=P(
100
R

)
2

Where:

D=Rs 45

R=5%

P=Principal sum

Substitute the given values into the formula:

45=P(
100
5

)
2

45=P(
20
1

)
2

45=P×
400
1


P=45×400=18000
Thus, the sum is Rs 18,000.

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs 45. The sum is ________.
A
Rs 36000
B
Rs 72000
C
Rs 18000
D
Rs 54000

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