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  1. The simple interest on a certain sum for 2 years is ₹ 50 and the compound interest is ₹ 55. Find the rate of interest per annum and the sum.
    1. 16% P.a. ; ₹ 200
    2. 15% P.a. ; ₹ 150
    3. 20% P.a. ; ₹ 125
    4. 18% P.a. ; ₹ 175
Correct Option: C

Here , CI = ₹ 55 , SI = ₹ 50
The difference between CI and SI for 2 years period is because CI also includes interest for the second year on the first year’s interest.
CI – SI = ₹ (55 – 50) = ₹ 5

First year’s SI =
50
= ₹ 25
2

So, ₹ 5 is the interest on ₹ 25 for 1 year.
r =
100 × I
P × t

Here, I = ₹ 5 , P = ₹ 25 , t = 1 year
∴ r =
100 × 5
25 × 1

r = 20% per annum.
Now, P =
100 × I
r × t

Here, SI = ₹ 50 , r = 20% per annum , t = 2 years.
P =
100 × 50
20 × 2

P = ₹ 125.
Note : Derivation for 2 years problems :
We can find required answer with the help of given formula ,
Rate =
2 × (CI − SI)
× 100
SI

Sum =
SI × 100
Rate × 2



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