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The difference between simple interest and compound interest of a certain sum of money at 20% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 56. Then the sum is :

Correct Answer: Rs. 1400

Explanation:

We know thatThe Difference between Compound Interest and Simple Interest for n years at R rate of interest is given by  C . I n   -   S . I n   =   P R 100 n


Here n = 2 years, R = 20%, C.I - S.I = 56


56   =   P 20 100 2 = >   P   =   56   x   5 2 = >   P   =   56   x   25 = >   P   =   Rs .   1400


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