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What will be the compound interest of 2 years at the rate of 15% per annum compounded annually for an amount of Rs. 2,800?

  1. A
    Rs. 956
  2. B
    Rs. 903
  3. C
    Rs. 1,000
  4. D
    Rs. 875

Solution & Step-by-step Explanation

Principal (P) = Rs. 2,800
Rate of interest (R) = 15% per annum

Time (n) = 2 years

Effective compound interest rate for 2 years:

Effective Rate=R+R+
100
R×R


Effective Rate=15+15+
100
15×15

=30+2.25=32.25%
Compound Interest (CI):

CI=32.25% of 2800
CI=
100
32.25

×2800=32.25×28=Rs. 903

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What will be the compound interest of 2 years at the rate of 15% per annum compounded annually for an amount of Rs. 2,800?
A
Rs. 956
B
Rs. 903
C
Rs. 1,000
D
Rs. 875

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