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  • Question
  • The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 1155. The simple interest on the same sum for double the time at half the rate percent per annum is ?


  • Options
  • A. Rs. 1100
  • B. Rs. 5500
  • C. Rs. 1400
  • D. Rs. 4120

  • Correct Answer
  • Rs. 1100 

    Explanation

    Let the sum be Rs.x. Then, 

     

      x 1 + 10 100 2 - x = 1155

     

    ? x 11 10 2 - 1 = 1155

     

    => x =5500

     

    sum = Rs. 5500.

     

    So, S.I = Rs.  5500 × 5 × 4 100  = 1100


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