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Let \(x\) be the compound interest at the end of 3 years on a sum of ₹ 1000 at the rate of 10% compounded annually and \(y\) be the simple interest at the end of 3 years on a sum of ₹ 1000 at the annual rate of 11%. What is the difference between \(x\) and \(y\)?

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Understanding the Interest Calculation Problem

This problem asks us to find the difference between two types of interest calculations: compound interest and simple interest. We are given the principal amount, time period, and interest rates for both scenarios.

  • Principal Amount (\(P\)): ₹ 1000
  • Time Period (\(T\)): 3 years

Calculating Compound Interest (\(x\))

First, let's calculate the compound interest (\(x\)) on ₹ 1000 at a rate of 10% per annum, compounded annually for 3 years.

The formula for the final amount (\(A\)) with compound interest is:

\( A = P \left(1 + \frac{R}{100}\right)^T \)

Where:

  • \(P\) = Principal Amount = ₹ 1000
  • \(R\) = Annual Interest Rate = 10%
  • \(T\) = Time Period in years = 3

Substituting the values:

\( A = 1000 \left(1 + \frac{10}{100}\right)^3 \)

\( A = 1000 \left(1 + 0.1\right)^3 \)

\( A = 1000 \left(1.1\right)^3 \)

\( A = 1000 \times 1.331 \)

\( A = 1331 \)

The total amount after 3 years is ₹ 1331.

Now, we find the compound interest (\(x\)) by subtracting the principal from the final amount:

\( x = \text{Amount} - \text{Principal} \)

\( x = 1331 - 1000 \)

\( x = 331 \)

So, the compound interest (\(x\)) is ₹ 331.

Calculating Simple Interest (\(y\))

Next, let's calculate the simple interest (\(y\)) on ₹ 1000 at an annual rate of 11% for 3 years.

The formula for simple interest (\(SI\)) is:

\( SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100} \)

Where:

  • \(P\) = Principal Amount = ₹ 1000
  • \(R\) = Annual Interest Rate = 11%
  • \(T\) = Time Period in years = 3

Substituting the values:

\( y = \frac{1000 \times 11 \times 3}{100} \)

\( y = 10 \times 11 \times 3 \)

\( y = 330 \)

So, the simple interest (\(y\)) is ₹ 330.

Finding the Difference Between Interests

The question asks for the difference between the compound interest (\(x\)) and the simple interest (\(y\)).

Difference = \(x - y\)

Difference = ₹ 331 - ₹ 330

Difference = ₹ 1

Summary Table

Interest Type Principal (₹) Rate (%) Time (Years) Calculated Interest (₹)
Compound Interest (\(x\)) 1000 10% (Annual) 3 331
Simple Interest (\(y\)) 1000 11% (Annual) 3 330

The difference between the calculated compound interest and simple interest is ₹ 1.

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