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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs 144. The sum is:

  1. A
    Rs 180000
  2. B
    Rs 360000
  3. C
    Rs 90000
  4. D
    Rs 270000

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

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

)
2

Where:

D=Difference=Rs 144

P=Principal sum

R=Rate of interest per annum=4%

Substituting the values into the formula:

144=P(
100
4

)
2

144=P(
25
1

)
2

144=P×
625
1


P=144×625
P=90000
Therefore, the principal sum is Rs 90000.

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs 144. The sum is:
A
Rs 180000
B
Rs 360000
C
Rs 90000
D
Rs 270000

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