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  1. If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 50, the compound interest on the same at the same rate and for the same time is :
    1. Rs. 50.50
    2. Rs. 51.25
    3. Rs. 51.50
    4. Rs. 50.05
Correct Option: B

Given , Simple Interest S.I. = Rs. 50 , Time = 2 years , Rate = 5%
Using the given formula ,

Principal =
S.I. × 100
Time × Rate

Principal =
50 × 100
= Rs. 500
2 × 5

∴ C.I. = P 1 +
R
T − 1
100

C.I. = 500 1 +
5
2 − 1
100

C.I. = 500 1 +
1
2 − 1
20

C.I. = 500
21
2 − 1
20

C.I. = 500
441
− 1
400

C.I. =
500 × 41
= Rs. 51.25
400



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