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The formula for calculating simple interest is given by:
Simple Interest = (Principal * Rate * Time) / 100
The formula for calculating compound interest is given by:
Compound Interest = Principal * (1 + Rate/100) ^ Time - Principal
Let's assume the principal amount is P.
Given that the interest obtained on the principal amount at 5% per annum for 2 years is Rs.35.
1. Calculation using Simple Interest formula:
Using the simple interest formula, we can calculate the simple interest as follows:
Simple Interest = (P * 5 * 2) / 100 = 10P/100 = P/10
2. Calculation using Compound Interest formula:
Using the compound interest formula, we can calculate the compound interest as follows:
Compound Interest = P * (1 + 5/100) ^ 2 - P = P * (21/20) ^ 2 - P = P * (441/400) - P = P * 41/400
According to the given information, the difference between the simple interest and the compound interest is Rs.35. So, we can write the equation as:
P/10 - P * 41/400 = 35
To solve this equation, we can multiply through by 400 to eliminate the denominators:
40P - P * 41 = 35 * 400
39P = 350 * 4
39P = 1400
P = 1400/39
P ≈ 35.897
The principal amount is approximately Rs.35.897.
However, since the given options are in whole numbers, we need to round off the principal amount to the nearest whole number.
The rounded-off principal amount is Rs.36.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B) Rs.14000.