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  1. The difference between the simple and compound interest on a certain sum of money at 5% rate of interest per annum for 2 years is ₹ 15. Then the sum is :
    1. ₹ 6,500
    2. ₹ 5,500
    3. ₹ 6,000
    4. ₹ 7,000
Correct Option: C

Here , Difference = C.I. - S.I.= ₹ 15 , Time = 2 years , Rate = 5%
Let the sum P. Then,

C.I. = P1 +
5
2 − P
100

C.I. =
441P
− P =
441x − 400P
400400

C.I. =
41
P
400

Now,
S.I. =
P × 5 × 2
=
P
10010

∴  (C.I.) – (S.I.) =
41P
P
40010

C.I. – S.I. =
41P − 40P
=
P
400400

∴ 
P
= 15
400

⇒  P = 15 × 400 = 6000
Hence, the sum is ₹ 6000
Second Method to solve this question :
C.I. – S.I. = ₹ 15, R = 5%, T = 2 years, P = ?
C.I. − S.I. = P
R
2
100

15 = P
5
2
100

P = 15 × 400
P = ₹ 6000



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