Question:The difference between the compound interest and simple interest earned at the end of second year on a sum of money at 10%per annum is Rs. 20.The sum is :
ARs.4000
BRs.2000
CRs.1500
D Date inadequate
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+ Answer
B
+ ExplanationLet the principal be Rs. x. Then,
C.I=[x(1+10100)2
S.I.=(x×10×2100)=x5
:. (C.I) - (S.I)
=(21x100-x5)=x100∴x100=20orx=2000