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There is 40% increase in an amount in 5 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 25000 after 3 years at the same rate?

  1. A
    Rs 6492.8
  2. B
    Rs 12985.6
  3. C
    Rs 16232
  4. D
    Rs 9739.2

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Let the principal be P. The increase in amount is the simple interest (SI), which is 40% of P.
SI=
100
P×R×T


0.40P=
100
P×R×5


R=
5
40

=8% per annum
Now, we need to find the compound interest (CI) on Rs. 25000 for 3 years at 8% per annum.

Amount (A)=P(1+
100
R

)
T

A=25000(1+
100
8

)
3

A=25000(
25
27

)
3

A=25000×
15625
19683

=31492.8
CI=A−P=31492.8−25000=Rs. 6492.8

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There is 40% increase in an amount in 5 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 25000 after 3 years at the same rate?
A
Rs 6492.8
B
Rs 12985.6
C
Rs 16232
D
Rs 9739.2

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