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  1. A sum of money amounts to Rs. 6655 at the rate of 10% compounded annually for 3 years. The sum of money is
    1. Rs. 5000
    2. Rs. 5500
    3. Rs. 6000
    4. Rs. 6100
Correct Option: A

Let the principal be Rs. P.
Here , Amount ( A ) = Rs. 6655 , P = ? , Rate = 10% , Time = 3 years
Using the given formula , we have

A = P1 +
R
T
100

⇒ 6655 = P1 +
10
3
100

⇒ 6655 = P1 +
1
3
10

⇒ 6655 = P
11
3
10

⇒  P =
6655 × 10 × 10 × 10
= Rs. 5000
11 × 11 × 11



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