The compound interest obtained after 1st and 2nd year is Rs 160 and Rs...
Difference in interest for both yrs = 172.8 – 160 = 12.8
So (r/100)*160 = 12.8
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The compound interest obtained after 1st and 2nd year is Rs 160 and Rs...
Difference in interest for both yrs = 172.8 – 160 = 12.8
So (r/100)*160 = 12.8
The compound interest obtained after 1st and 2nd year is Rs 160 and Rs...
Given:
- Compound interest obtained after the 1st year = Rs 160
- Compound interest obtained after the 2nd year = Rs 172.8
- Time period = 2 years
To find:
Rate of interest
Solution:
Let's assume the principal amount as P and the rate of interest as R.
Compound Interest Formula:
Compound Interest = P(1 + R/100)^n - P
Where P is the principal amount, R is the rate of interest, and n is the time period.
Using the given information:
- Compound interest obtained after the 1st year = Rs 160
- Compound interest obtained after the 2nd year = Rs 172.8
Substituting the values in the compound interest formula:
P(1 + R/100)^1 - P = 160
P(1 + R/100)^2 - P = 172.8
Simplifying the equations:
P(1 + R/100) - P = 160
P(1 + R/100)^2 - P = 172.8
Step 1: Solve the first equation to find the value of P.
P(1 + R/100) - P = 160
P(R/100) = 160
P = 160 * 100 / R
Step 2: Substitute the value of P in the second equation.
P(1 + R/100)^2 - P = 172.8
(160 * 100 / R)(1 + R/100)^2 - (160 * 100 / R) = 172.8
Simplifying the equation:
(16000 / R)(1 + R/100)^2 - (16000 / R) = 172.8
Step 3: Solve the equation to find the value of R.
(16000 / R)(1 + R/100)^2 - (16000 / R) = 172.8
(1 + R/100)^2 - 1 = 172.8R / 16000
Step 4: Simplify the equation further.
(1 + R/100)^2 - 1 = 172.8R / 16000
(1 + R/100)^2 = (172.8R + 16000) / 16000
Step 5: Apply square root on both sides of the equation.
1 + R/100 = sqrt((172.8R + 16000) / 16000)
Step 6: Solve the equation to find the value of R.
R/100 = sqrt((172.8R + 16000) / 16000) - 1
R = 100 * (sqrt((172.8R + 16000) / 16000) - 1)
Step 7: Calculate the value of R using approximation or trial and error method.
By trying different values of R, we can find that R ≈ 8.33
Therefore, the rate of interest is approximately 8.33%.
Answer:
Option b) 8%