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  1. If Rs. 10000 amounts to Rs. 11664 invested in compound interest (compounded annually) for two years then the annual rate of compound interest is
    1. 10%
    2. 9%
    3. 8%
    4. 6%
Correct Option: C

Given that , Amount ( A ) = Rs. 11664 , P = Rs. 10000 , Rate = R% , Time = 2 years
We can find required answer with the help of given formula ,

A = P1 +
R
T
100

⇒  11664 = 100001 +
R
2
100

⇒ 
11664
= 1 +
R
2
10000100

⇒ 
108
2 = 1 +
R
2
100100

⇒  1 +
R
=
108
100100

⇒ 
R
=
108
− 1 =
8
100100100

∴  R =
8
× 100
100

R = 8% per annum



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