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  1. The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% is Rs. 1600. The compound interest at the same rate after 3 years interest compound annually, is
    1. Rs.2520
    2. Rs.2522
    3. Rs.2555
    4. Rs.2535
Correct Option: B

As we know that ,

Principal =
S.I. × 100
Time × Rate

Principal =
1600 × 100
= Rs. 16000
5 × 2

C.I. = P 1 +
R
T − 1
100

C.I. = 16000 1 +
5
3 − 1
100

C.I. = 16000
21
3 − 1
20

C.I. = 16000
9261
− 1
8000

C.I. =
16000 × 1261
= Rs. 2522
8000



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