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  1. The compound interest on a sum of money at 5% per annum for 3 years is ₹ 2522. What would be the simple interest on this sum at the same rate and for the same period ?
    1. ₹ 2500
    2. ₹ 2400
    3. ₹ 2450
    4. ₹ 2350
Correct Option: B

Given that , CI = ₹ 2522 , r = 5% , t = 3 years
We can find required answer with the help of given formula ,


SI = CI ×
rt
100 1 +
r
t − 1
100


SI =
2522 × 5 × 3
100 1 +
5
3 − 1
100



SI =
2522 × 5 × 3
100
9261
− 1
8000

∴ SI =
2522 × 5 × 3
× 8000 = ₹ 2400.
100 × 1261



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