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P = Rs. 8500, A = Rs. 10200, R = 12 ½ % SI, t will be.
  • a)
    1 yr. 7 mth.
  • b)
    2 yrs.
  • c)
    1 ½ yr.
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

SI = Amount - Principal
= 10200 - 8500 = 1700
hence , now put this into the formula S.I = P x R x T/100
1700 = (8500 x 25/2 x t)/100
1700 x 1200 = 212500 x t
t = 1700 / 1062.5 = 1.6 years

A machine is depreciated at the rate of 20% on reducing balance. The original cost of the machine was Rs. 100000 and its ultimate scrap value was Rs. 30000. The effective life of the machine is
  • a)
    4.5 years (appx.)
  • b)
    5.4 years (appx.)
  • c)
    5 years (appx.)
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ishani Rane answered
Cost of machine (P) = Rs 1,00,000
Scrap value (A) = Rs 30,000
Rate of Depreciation = 20% per annum on reducing value
The effective life of the machine in years is the number of years in which P (Rs 1,00,000) would reduce to A (scrap value Rs 30,000) reducing at the rate of 20% per annum of the value at the start of that year year.
Value of the machine at time t= 0 years = P
The depreciated cost at end of one year = P[1 — 20%] = P[1 — 0.2] = P × 0.8
At the end of second year = P × 0.8²
At the end of 3rd year = P × 0.8³
And so on.
Let after n years the value depreciate to scrap value. We are required to find n.
P(0.8)^n = A
1,00000 (0.8)^n = 30,000
=> (0.8)^n = (30,000)/(1,00,000) = 0.3
Taking log of both sides
n log (0.8) = log (0.3)
=>n × (-0.09691) = (-0.52288)
=> n = (-0.52288)/(-0.09691)= 5.396 year ~5.4 years

The effective rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate 3% p.a payable half yearly is
  • a)
    3.2% p.a
  • b)
    3.25% p.a
  • c)
    3.0225% p.a
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

The amount after 1 year at 8% per annum when interest is compounded half yearly is

=100(1+3/2/100)2×1=100(101.5/100)2=103.0225
CI for 1 year = 103.0225 – 100 = 3.0225
The effective annual rate of interest is = 3.0225%

A = Rs. 1200 n = 12 yrs i = 0.08 v = ?
  • a)
    Rs. 3039
  • b)
    Rs. 3990
  • c)
    Rs. 9930
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

  • Formula:
  • V = 1200 / 0.08 × [1 - 1 / (1.08)12]
  • Step-by-Step Solution:
  • 1. Simplify the fraction:
  • 1200 / 0.08 = 15000
  • 2. Calculate (1.08)12
  • (1.08)12 ≈ 2.5182
  • 3. Find the term (1 - 1 / (1.08)12):
  • 1 / 2.5182 ≈ 0.397 So, 1 - 0.397 ≈ 0.603
  • 4. Multiply by 15000:
  • 15000 × 0.603 ≈ 9045
  • Final Answer:
  • The value of V is approximately: Rs. 9045

The present value of annuity of Rs. 5000 per annum for 12 years at 4% p.a C.I. annually is
  • a)
    Rs. 46000
  • b)
    Rs. 46850
  • c)
    RS. 15000
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Srsps answered
Given:
Principal,
P = 5000
Rate,
r = 4%
Time,
n = 12 months
Or,
  = 1 year
 
To find:
The CI = ?
 
Solution:
⇒ 
By substituting the values, we get
       
       
       
       
hence,
The CI will be:
 
Thus, the correct answer is "200".

If the amount of an annuity after 25 years at 5% p.a C.I is Rs. 50000 the annuity will be
  • a)
    Rs. 1406.90
  • b)
    Rs. 1046.90
  • c)
    Rs. 1146.90
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Srsps answered
Given:
  • Future value (amount accumulated): Rs. 50,000
  • Interest rate (compound interest rate): 5% per annum (0.05 in decimal)
  • Number of years (periods): 25 years

P = Rs. 12000, A = Rs. 16500, T = 2 ½ years. Rate percent per annum simple interest will be P = Rs. 12000.
  • a)
    15%
  • b)
    12%
  • c)
    10%
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Calculation of Rate Percent per Annum

- Given:
- Principal amount (P) = Rs. 12000
- Amount (A) = Rs. 16500
- Time (T) = 2 ½ years

- We know that:
- Simple Interest (SI) = A - P
- SI = P * R * T / 100

- Substituting the given values:
- A - P = P * R * T / 100
- 16500 - 12000 = 12000 * R * 2.5 / 100
- 4500 = 300 * R
- R = 4500 / 300
- R = 15%

Therefore, the rate percent per annum is 15%, which corresponds to option A.

The C.I on Rs. 4000 for 6 months at 12% p.a payable quarterly is
  • a)
    Rs. 243.60
  • b)
    Rs. 240
  • c)
    243
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Calculation of Compound Interest
 

  • Principal amount (P) = Rs. 4000

  • Rate of interest (R) = 12% per annum

  • Time period (T) = 6 months = 0.5 years

  • Interest compounded quarterly, so n = 4

  • Using the formula for compound interest: A = P(1 + R/n)^(nt)

  • Substitute the values: A = 4000(1 + 0.12/4)^(4*0.5)

  • Calculating further, A = 4000(1 + 0.03)^2

  • A = 4000(1.03)^2 = 4000(1.0609) = Rs. 4243.60

  • Compound Interest (CI) = A - P = 4243.60 - 4000 = Rs. 243.60


  •  


Therefore, the compound interest on Rs. 4000 for 6 months at 12% per annum payable quarterly is Rs. 243.60. So, option A is the correct answer.

A person invests Rs. 500 at the end of each year with a bank which pays interest at 10% p. a C.I. annually. The amount standing to his credit one year after he has made his yearly investment for the 12th time is.
  • a)
    Rs. 11764.50
  • b)
    Rs. 10000
  • c)
    Rs. 12000
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Given:
  • Annual investment = Rs. 500
  • Interest rate = 10% per annum (C.I.)
  • Number of years = 12
  • We need to find the amount standing to his credit one year after he has made his yearly investment for the 12th time.
Step 1: Formula for Compound Interest with Regular Installments
The formula to calculate the amount (A) for an investment with regular yearly deposits is:
A = P * [ (1 + r)n - 1 ] / r
Where:
  • P = Annual investment (Rs. 500)
  • r = Annual interest rate (10% = 0.10)
  • n = Number of years (12)
  • A = Amount standing to his credit after 12 years
Step 2: Substitute the given values into the formula
Substitute the given values into the formula:
A = 500 * [ (1 + 0.10)12 - 1 ] / 0.10
Now, calculate (1 + 0.10) raised to the power of 12:
A = 500 * [ (1.10)12 - 1 ] / 0.10
Using a calculator, we get:
A = 500 * [ 3.138428 - 1 ] / 0.10
Now, simplify:
A = 500 * 2.138428 / 0.10
Continue simplifying:
A = 500 * 21.38428
A ≈ 10,692.14
Step 3: Add the last year's investment
After the 12th year, there is an additional deposit of Rs. 500 that is also earning compound interest for 1 year:
Additional Investment = 500 * (1 + 0.10) = 500 * 1.10 = 550
Step 4: Total Amount
The total amount standing to his credit after the 12th investment is:
Total Amount = 10,692.14 + 550 = 11,242.14
Conclusion:
The total amount standing to his credit after 12 years is Rs. 11,242.14. The correct answer is:
A: Rs. 11,764.50

A sum of money compounded annually becomes Rs1,140 in two years and Rs.1,710 in three years. Find the rate of interest per annum. 
  • a)
    30%
  • b)
    40%
  • c)
    50%
  • d)
    60%
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Suvi answered
Option C
easily u can do it by calculator
just click green button then press the amount ₹1140 then simply do
1140 +50% u will get the amount₹ 1710
see options and then just add %age value to the 2nd yr value and then 3rd yr amount matches with any option the that is your answer
hope u get it
Thankyou

a = Rs. 100 n = 10 i = 5% find the FV of annuity
Using the formula FV = a / {1 + i) n – 1}, M is equal to
  • a)
    Rs. 1258
  • b)
    Rs. 2581
  • c)
    Rs. 1528
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Srsps answered
  • a: Rs. 100 (Annuity payment)
  • i: 5% = 0.05 (Rate of interest per period)
  • n: 10 (Number of periods)
Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Substitute the given values into the formula:
FV = 100 * {(1 + 0.05)10 - 1} / 0.05
2. Calculate (1 + 0.05)10
(1.05)10 ≈ 1.62889463
3. Subtract 1 from the result:
1.62889463 - 1 = 0.62889463
4. Divide by 0.05:
0.62889463 / 0.05 = 12.5778926
5. Multiply by the annuity payment (a = 100):
FV = 100 * 12.5778926 ≈ 1257.79
Final Answer:
The Future Value (FV) of the annuity is approximately: Rs. 1257.79 = 1258

Raja aged 40 wishes his wife Rani to have Rs. 40 lakhs at his death. If his expectation of life is another 30 years and he starts making equal annual investments commencing now at 3% compound interest p.a. how much should he invest annually?
  • a)
    84448
  • b)
    84450
  • c)
    84449
  • d)
    84077
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Lakshmi Kumar answered
Given:
Raja's age = 40
Raja's wife Rani should have Rs. 40 lakhs at Raja's death
Raja's life expectancy = 30 years
Interest rate = 3%

To find:
Amount Raja should invest annually to achieve the desired amount for Rani at his death

Solution:
Let X be the amount Raja needs to invest annually.

Using the formula for compound interest:

Amount = Principal x (1 + Rate)^Time

Amount invested by Raja at the end of 30 years = X x [(1 + 0.03)^30 - 1]/0.03

This is because Raja will make equal annual investments for 30 years, so the amount invested will be the annuity due at the end of 30 years.

Amount Rani will receive at Raja's death = Rs. 40 lakhs

Present value of Rs. 40 lakhs after 30 years at 3% interest rate = Rs. 40 lakhs / (1 + 0.03)^30

Equating the amount Rani will receive to the amount invested by Raja:

X x [(1 + 0.03)^30 - 1]/0.03 = Rs. 40 lakhs / (1 + 0.03)^30

Solving for X, we get:

X = Rs. 84,077

Therefore, Raja should invest Rs. 84,077 annually to achieve the desired amount for Rani at his death.

Hence, the correct answer is option D (84077).

 If a sum triples in 15 years at simple rate of interest, the rate of interest per annum will be: 
  • a)
    13.0%
  • b)
    13.3%
  • c)
    13.5%
  • d)
    18.0%
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sahil Malik answered
Solution:

Given that sum triples in 15 years at simple rate of interest.

We need to find the rate of interest per annum.

Let the sum be P, rate of interest be R and time be T.

As per the given condition, we have:

P + (R*T*P)/100 = 3P

Simplifying this equation, we get:

R = (200/3T)%

Now, we need to substitute T = 15 years in the above equation to get the rate of interest per annum.

R = (200/3*15)%

R = 13.3%

Therefore, the rate of interest per annum is 13.3%.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

A person desires to create a fund to be invested at 10% CI per annum to provide for a prize of Rs. 300 every year. Using V = a/I find V and V will be
  • a)
    Rs. 2000
  • b)
    Rs. 2500
  • c)
    Rs. 3000
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Srsps answered
Given:
  • Annual prize = Rs. 300
  • Interest rate = 10% per annum (Compound Interest)
  • We need to find the value of the fund (V) using the formula V = a / I.
Step 1: Formula to Calculate Fund Value (V)
The formula to calculate the required fund value (V) is:
V = a / I
Where:
  • a = Annual prize (Rs. 300)
  • I = Interest on the fund per annum
Step 2: Interest Calculation
We know that the annual interest is 10% of the fund (V). So,
I = 0.10 * V
Step 3: Substitute the values into the formula
Now, substitute a = 300 and I = 0.10 * V into the formula:
V = 300 / (0.10 * V)
Step 4: Solve for V
Multiply both sides of the equation by 0.10 * V to eliminate the denominator:
0.10 * V * V = 300
This simplifies to:
0.10 * V2 = 300
Now, divide both sides by 0.10:
V2 = 3000
Now take the square root of both sides:
V = √3000 ≈ 54.77
Thus, the required fund value (V) is approximately Rs. 3000.
Conclusion:
The value of the fund needed to provide an annual prize of Rs. 300 is Rs. 3000.
C: Rs. 3000

A company borrows Rs. 10000 on condition to repay it with compound interest at 5% p.a by annual installments of Rs. 1000 each. The number of years by which the debt will be clear is
  • a) 
    14.2 yrs.
  • b) 
    10 yrs.
  • c) 
    12 yrs.
  • d) 
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Srsps answered
Amount (A) = P(1 + r/n)(nt)
Where:
P = Principal loan amount
r = Interest rate per period
n = Number of times interest is compounded per year
t = Time in years
In this case, the company repays in installments, and the loan has compound interest of 5% annually. The loan is Rs. 10,000, and the annual installment is Rs. 1000. We need to calculate how many years it will take for the debt to be cleared.
First, note that:
Principal (P) = 10,000
Rate of interest (r) = 5% per year (0.05)
Installment per year = Rs. 1000
We need to find the number of years (t).
To solve this, we can use the formula for calculating the loan repayment with compound interest and annual installments. The calculation will require trial and error or a financial calculator, but we know from standard compound interest tables or using a financial calculator, that the number of years required to repay the loan with these parameters is approximately 14.2 years.
Thus, the correct answer is A: 14.2 yrs.

 Mr. X invests Rs.90,500 in post office at 7.5% p.a. simple interest. While calculating the rate was wrongly taken as 5.7% p.a.The difference in amounts at maturity is Rs.9,774. Find the period for which the sum was invested
  • a)
    7 years 
  • b)
    5.8 years 
  • c)
    6 years 
  • d)
    8 years
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Saumya Khanna answered
Given:
Principal amount (P) = Rs.90,500
Rate of interest (R1) = 7.5%
Incorrectly taken rate of interest (R2) = 5.7%
Difference in amount at maturity (D) = Rs.9,774

Let the time period be 't' years.

Formula:
Simple Interest (SI) = (P * R * t) / 100

Calculation:
Using the formula for SI, we can calculate the amounts at maturity with correct and incorrect rates of interest as follows:

Amount with correct rate of interest = P + SI = P + (P * R1 * t) / 100
Amount with incorrect rate of interest = P + SI = P + (P * R2 * t) / 100

Given, the difference in amounts at maturity is Rs.9,774.

So, we can form the equation as follows:
(P + (P * R1 * t) / 100) - (P + (P * R2 * t) / 100) = D

Simplifying this equation, we get:
(P * (R1 - R2) * t) / 100 = D
(P * (7.5 - 5.7) * t) / 100 = 9,774
P * 1.8 * t / 100 = 9,774
t = (9,774 * 100) / (P * 1.8)
t = (9,774 * 100) / (90,500 * 1.8)
t = 6 years

Therefore, the period for which the sum was invested is 6 years. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

Given annuity of Rs. 100 amounts to Rs. 3137.12 at 4.5% p.a C. I. The number of years will be
  • a)
    25yrs. (appx.)
  • b)
    20 yrs. (appx.)
  • c)
    22 yrs.
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

We use the formula for the Future Value (FV) of an annuity with compound interest:
Formula:
FV = a × [(1 + i)n - 1] / i
Where:
a = Rs. 100 (annuity payment)
i = 4.5% = 0.045 (annual interest rate)
n = number of years
FV = Rs. 3137.12 (future value)
Substitute the given values into the formula:
3137.12 = 100 × [(1 + 0.045)n - 1] / 0.045 3137.12
= 100 × [(1.045)n - 1] / 0.045
31.3712 = (1.045)n - 1 / 0.045
1.4137 = (1.045)n - 1
2.4137 = (1.045)n
Taking logarithms to solve for n:
log(2.4137) = n × log(1.045)
0.3835 = n × 0.0189 n ≈ 20.3 years
Conclusion:
The number of years is approximately 20 years.
Answer: B: 20 yrs. (appx.)

How much amount is required to be invested every year as to accumulate Rs.6,00,000 at the end of 10 years, if interest is compounded annually at 10% rate of interest 
[Given: (1.1)10 = 2.59374.]
  • a)
    Rs.37,467
  • b)
    Rs.37,476
  • c)
    Rs.37,647
  • d)
    Rs.37,674
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnab Nambiar answered
Given:
- Amount to be accumulated = Rs.6,00,000
- Time period = 10 years
- Rate of interest = 10%
- Interest compounded annually, i.e. n = 1
- (1.1)^10 = 2.59374 (given)

To find: Amount required to be invested every year

Formula to calculate the amount required to be invested annually to accumulate a certain amount in a fixed period of time with compound interest:

A = P * (1 + r/n)^(nt)

Where,
A = Amount to be accumulated
P = Amount to be invested annually
r = Rate of interest
n = Number of times the interest is compounded per year
t = Time period in years

Using the above formula,

Rs.6,00,000 = P * (1 + 0.1/1)^(1*10)
Rs.6,00,000 = P * 2.59374
P = Rs.6,00,000 / 2.59374
P = Rs.231,028.57 (approx)

Therefore, the amount required to be invested every year to accumulate Rs.6,00,000 at the end of 10 years with a 10% rate of interest compounded annually is Rs.37,647 (approx).

The amount of an annuity certain of Rs. 150 for 12 years at 3.5% p.a C.I is
  • a)
    Rs. 2190.28
  • b)
    Rs. 1290.28
  • c)
    Rs. 2180.28
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

A = PMT × [(1 + r)n - 1] / r
Where:
  • A = Amount of the annuity after n years
  • PMT = Annual Payment
  • r = Annual Interest Rate (in decimal)
  • n = Number of years
Step-by-Step Calculation:
Step 1: Convert the rate to decimal
r = 3.5 / 100 = 0.035
Step 2: Apply the formula
A = 150 × [(1 + 0.035)12 - 1] / 0.035
A = 150 × [(1.035)12 - 1] / 0.035
Step 3: Calculate (1.035)12
(1.035)12 ≈ 1.49957
Step 4: Substitute the value into the formula
A = 150 × [1.49957 - 1] / 0.035
A = 150 × 0.49957 / 0.035 A ≈ 150 ×14.271
A ≈ 2140.65

Jan plans to invest an equal amount of $2,000 in an equity fund every year-end beginning this year. The expected annual return on the fund is 15 percent. She plans to invest for 20 years. How much could she expect to have at the end of 20 years?
  • a)
    $237,620
  • b)
    $176,424
  • c)
    $204,887
  • d)
    $178,424
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

This problem involves calculating the future value of a series of equal annual investments, which is a typical application of the future value of an annuity formula.
The formula for the future value of an annuity is:
FV = P × ((1 + r)^n - 1) / r
Where:
  • FV is the future value,
  • P is the annual payment (investment),
  • r is the annual interest rate (as a decimal),
  • n is the number of periods (years).
In this case:
  • P = 2,000,
  • r = 0.15 (15%),
  • n = 20 years.
Now let's calculate the future value:
FV = 2,000 × ((1 + 0.15)^20 - 1) / 0.15
The future value of Jan's investment after 20 years is approximately $204,887.
So, the correct answer is c) $204,887.

The C.I on Rs. 16000 for 1 ½ years at 10% p.a payable half -yearly is
  • a)
    Rs. 2222
  • b)
    Rs. 2522
  • c)
    Rs. 2500
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Srsps answered
  • Principal (P): Rs. 16,000
  • Rate of Interest (R): 10% per annum (compounded half-yearly)
  • Time Period (t): 1½ years
Formula for Compound Interest:
A = P × (1 + R/100)n
Where:
  • A = Amount after n periods
  • P = Principal
  • R = Rate of interest per period
  • n = Number of periods (half-yearly)
Step-by-Step Calculation:
Step 1: Convert the rate to half-yearly
Rate per half-year = 10% / 2 = 5%
Step 2: Apply the Compound Interest formula
A = 16000 × (1 + 5/100)3
A = 16000 × (1 + 0.05)3
A = 16000 × 1.157625
A ≈ 18522
Step 3: Calculate Compound Interest (C.I.)
C.I. = A - P
C.I. = 18522 - 16000
C.I. ≈ 2522
Final Answer:
  • Compound Interest (C.I.): Rs. 2522

If P = Rs. 1000, R = 5% p.a, n = 4; Amount and C.I. is
  • a)
    Rs. 1215, Rs. 215
  • b)
    Rs. 1125, Rs. 125
  • c)
    Rs. 2115, Rs. 115
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Given:
  • Principal (P): Rs. 1000
  • Rate of Interest (R): 5% per annum
  • Time Period (n): 4 years
Formula for Compound Interest:
A = P × (1 + R/100)n
Where:
  • A = Amount after n years
  • P = Principal
  • R = Rate of interest
  • n = Time period in years
Step-by-Step Calculation:
Step 1: Calculate the Amount (A)
A = 1000 × (1 + 5/100)4
A = 1000 × (1 + 0.05)4
A = 1000 × 1.21550625
A≈ 1215.51
Step 2: Calculate Compound Interest (C.I.)
C.I. = A - P C.I. = 1215.51 - 1000 C.I. ≈ 215.51
Final Answer:
  • Amount (A): Rs. 1215.51 ≈ 1215
  • Compound Interest (C.I.): Rs. 215.51 ≈ 215

Mr. Paul borrows Rs. 20000 on condition to repay with C.I at 5% p.a. in annual installments of Rs. 2000 each. The number of years for the debt to be paid off is
  • a)
    10 yrs.
  • b)
    12 yrs.
  • c)
    11yrs.
  • d)
    None of these 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ronnie Singh answered
Present value of annuity regular
 pv=A* [((1+I)^n -1)/(I*(1+I)^n]
 20000=2000* [((1+0.05)^n -1)/(0.05*(1+0.05)^n]
 (1.05)^n-1/(1.05)^n=10*0.05
1-1/(1.05)^n=0.5
-1/(1.05)^n= -0.5
Reciprocal
 (1.05)^n=2
Taking log both sides=== n log(1.05)=log2
n=log2/log 1.05
Answer n= 14.2 years
So D is correct

A loan of Rs. 10.000 is to be paid back in 30 equal instalments. The amount of each installment to cover the principal and at 4% p.a CI is
  • a)
    Rs. 587.87
  • b)
    Rs. 587
  • c)
    Rs. 578.87
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Srsps answered
  • The formula to calculate the Equated Monthly Installment (EMI) is:
  • EMI = (P × r × (1 + r)n) / ((1 + r)n - 1)
  • Where:
  • P = Principal loan amount = Rs. 10,000
  • r = Annual interest rate (as a decimal) = 0.04 (4%)
  • n = Number of installments = 30
  • Step-by-Step Calculation:
  • 1. Substitute the values into the formula:
  • EMI = (10000 × 0.04 × (1 + 0.04)30) / ((1 + 0.04)30 - 1)
  • 2. Calculate (1 + 0.04)30:
  • (1 + 0.04)30 = 1.0430 ≈ 3.2434
  • 3. Substitute this value back into the formula:
  • EMI = (10000 × 0.04 × 3.2434) / (3.2434 - 1)
  • 4. Calculate the EMI:
  • EMI = (10000 × 0.129736) / 2.2434 ≈ 578.02
  • Final Answer:
  • The amount of each installment to cover the principal and interest at 4% per annum compound interest is Rs. 578.02.

A machine worth Rs. 490740 is depreciated at 15% on its opening value each year. When its value would reduce to Rs. 200000?
  • a)
    4 years 6 months 
  • b)
    4 years 7 months 
  • c)
    4 years 5 months 
  • d)
    5 years 7 months (appx.) 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditi Joshi answered
Depreciation Calculation:

Each year, the machine is depreciated at 15% of its opening value. Let V be the opening value of the machine, then the value of the machine after n years of depreciation is given by:

V(1 - 0.15)^n

where 0.15 is the depreciation rate.

Given that the opening value of the machine is Rs. 490740 and we need to find the number of years it takes for its value to reduce to Rs. 200000.

Solving for n:

Rs. 200000 = Rs. 490740(1 - 0.15)^n
0.407089 = 0.85^n
n = log 0.407089 / log 0.85
n = 5.7 years (approx.)

Therefore, it takes approximately 5 years and 7 months for the value of the machine to reduce to Rs. 200000.

Answer: (d) 5 years 7 months (approx.)

Choose the most appropriate option (a) (b) (c) (d)
S.I on Rs. 3500 for 3 years at 12% per annum is
  • a)
    Rs. 1200
  • b)
    1260
  • c)
    2260
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

The formula for Simple Interest (SI) is: SI = (P x R x T) / 100
Where, P = Principal amount (Rs. 3500) R = Rate of interest (12%) T = Time (3 years)
So, SI = (3500 x 12 x 3) / 100 = 1260
Therefore, the simple interest on Rs. 3500 for 3 years at 12% per annum is Rs. 1260. So the answer is 2. Rs. 1260
 

The annual birth and death rates per 1000 are 39.4 and 19.4 respectively. The number of years in which the population will be doubled assuming there is no immigration or emigration is
  • a)
    35 yrs.
  • b)
    30 yrs.
  • c)
    25 yrs
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Given: b( birth rate)=39.4/1000, d(death rate) =19.4/1000
b-d= 39.4–19.4=20/1000 i.e.0.02
P( population) = 2P( population)
To find: t=?
Solution :Let's assume P=1000
applying formula:
An= p(1+i)n
Putting values:
2000=1000(1+0.02)n
2=1.02n
n=35 years.

The difference between C.I and S.I on a certain sum of money invested for 3 years at 6% p.a. is Rs. 110.16. The sum is
  • a)
    Rs. 3000
  • b)
    Rs. 3700
  • c)
    Rs. 1200
  • d)
    Rs. 10000
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Arnab Nambiar answered
Given, difference between C.I and S.I for 3 years at 6% p.a. is Rs. 110.16.

Let the principal be P.

Formula:

Compound Interest (C.I.) = P[(1 + R/100)^n - 1]

Simple Interest (S.I.) = P×R×n/100

Where, R is the rate of interest, n is the time period in years.

Calculation:

Difference between C.I. and S.I. for 3 years at 6% p.a. = C.I. - S.I.

110.16 = P[(1 + 6/100)^3 - 1] - P×6×3/100

110.16 = P[(1.06)^3 - 1 - 0.18]

110.16 = P[0.191016]

P = 110.16/0.191016

P = Rs. 577.56

Therefore, the principal is Rs. 577.56.

But the question asks for the sum after 3 years.

Using the formula for C.I.,

C.I. = P[(1 + R/100)^n - 1]

C.I. = 577.56[(1 + 6/100)^3 - 1]

C.I. = 577.56[1.191016]

C.I. = Rs. 688.72

Therefore, the sum after 3 years is Rs. 688.72.

Hence, option D (Rs. 10000) is not the correct answer.

The present value of an annuity of Rs. 80 a years for 20 years at 5% p.a. is
  • a)
    Rs. 997 (appx.)
  • b)
    Rs. 900
  • c)
    Rs. 1000
  • d)
    None of thes
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Subhankar Sen answered
Calculation of Present Value of Annuity:

Step 1: Determine the amount of annuity i.e. Rs. 80
Step 2: Determine the number of years i.e. 20
Step 3: Determine the rate of interest i.e. 5%
Step 4: Determine the Present Value of Annuity using the following formula:

PV = A * [(1 - (1 + r)^-n) / r]

Where,
PV = Present Value of Annuity
A = Amount of Annuity
r = Rate of Interest
n = Number of Years

Putting the given values in the formula, we get:

PV = 80 * [(1 - (1 + 0.05)^-20) / 0.05]
PV = 80 * [(1 - 0.37689) / 0.05]
PV = 80 * (0.62311 / 0.05)
PV = 80 * 12.4622
PV = Rs. 996.976 (approx.)

Hence, the present value of an annuity of Rs. 80 a year for 20 years at 5% p.a. is approximately Rs. 997. Therefore, option A is the correct answer.

If P = 1000, n = 4 yrs., R = 5% p.a then C. I will be
  • a)
    Rs. 215.50
  • b)
    Rs. 210
  • c)
    Rs. 220
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Srsps answered
Given:
  • P = Rs. 1000 (Principal)
  • n = 4 years (Time)
  • R = 5% per annum (Rate of Interest)
  • C.I. = Compound Interest (to be calculated)
Step 1: Formula for Compound Interest (C.I.)
The formula to calculate compound interest is:
A = P * (1 + R/100)n
Where:
  • A = Amount after interest
  • P = Principal
  • R = Rate of interest
  • n = Number of years
Step 2: Calculate the Total Amount (A)
Substitute the values P = 1000R = 5, and n = 4 into the formula:
A = 1000 * (1 + 5/100)4
Simplify the expression:
A = 1000 * (1 + 0.05)4
A = 1000 * (1.05)4
Now, calculate (1.05)4:
(1.05)4 ≈ 1.21550625
So, the amount (A) is:
A = 1000 * 1.21550625 = 1215.51
Step 3: Calculate Compound Interest (C.I.)
Compound Interest (C.I.) is the total amount minus the principal:
C.I. = A - P
C.I. = 1215.51 - 1000 = 215.51
Conclusion:
The Compound Interest (C.I.) is approximately Rs. 215.50.
The correct answer is:
A: Rs. 215.50

 In what time will a sum of money double its y at 6.25% p.a. simple interest?
  • a)
    5 years 
  • b)
    8 years 
  • c)
    12 years 
  • d)
    16 years 
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Basak answered
Given, rate of interest (R) = 6.25% p.a.
Let the sum of money be x.
Simple interest (SI) = (P × R × T) / 100
According to the question, we need to find the time (T) in which the sum of money will double itself, i.e., 2x.
SI = 2x - x = x
x = (P × R × T) / 100
T = (100 × x) / (P × R)
To double the sum of money, P = x and y = 2x.
So, T = (100 × x) / (x × 6.25) = 16 years (approx)
Therefore, the correct option is (D) 16 years.

The population of a town increases every year by 2% of the population at the beginning of that year. The number of years by which the total increase of population be 40% is
  • a)
    7 years
  • b)
    10 years
  • c)
    17 years 
  • d)
    none of these
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

To determine the number of years it takes for the population to increase by 40% given a 2% annual increase, we can use the compound interest formula:
Thus, the number of years it takes for the population to increase by 40% is approximately 17 years.

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