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The difference between the interest earned on the same amount invested under compound interest and simple interest at same rate of interest for 2 years is Rs.205. If the rate of interest is 5% p.a. then find the amount invested? (In Rs.)

The correct answer is
82000

Calculating Principal Amount Using CI and SI Difference

This problem requires finding the principal amount (P) when the difference between compound interest (CI) and simple interest (SI) for a period of 2 years is given, along with the annual interest rate (R).

Formula for Difference Between CI and SI (2 Years)

The specific formula relating the difference between CI and SI for 2 years to the principal (P) and rate (R) is:

Difference = $ P \times \left(\frac{R}{100}\right)^2 $

Applying the Formula

We are given:

  • Difference = Rs. 205
  • Rate (R) = 5% p.a.
  • Time = 2 years

Substitute these values into the formula:

$ 205 = P \times \left(\frac{5}{100}\right)^2 $

Step-by-Step Calculation

  1. Simplify the rate term: $ \frac{5}{100} = \frac{1}{20} $
  2. Square the simplified rate term: $ \left(\frac{1}{20}\right)^2 = \frac{1}{400} $
  3. Rewrite the equation: $ 205 = P \times \frac{1}{400} $
  4. Solve for P by multiplying both sides by 400: $ P = 205 \times 400 $
  5. Calculate the final amount: $ P = 82000 $

Therefore, the amount invested is Rs. 82,000.

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Important Questions from Simple and Compound Both

  1. What is the compound interest (in Rs.) at the rate of 10%, compounded annually, for 3 years on the principal which in 8 years at the rate of 12% per annum gives Rs. 4,800 as simple interest?

  2. A certain sum amounts to Rs. 15,500 in 2 years at 12% p.a. simple interest. If the same sum is compounded half-yearly at 10% per annum for \(1 \frac{1}{2}\) years, what will be the amount received? 

  3. The difference in compound interest on a certain sum at 10% p.a. for one year, when the interest is compounded half-yearly and yearly, is Rs. 88.80. What is the simple interest on the same sum for \(1\frac{2}{3}\) years at the same rate?

  4. A sum of Rs. 7500 amounts to Rs. 9075 at 10% p.a, interest being compounded yearly in a certain time. The simple interest (in Rs.) on the same sum for the same time and the same rate is:

  5. A certain sum amounts to Rs.291600 in 2 years and to Rs.314928 in 3 years on compound interest compounded annually. How much will be the simple interest (in Rs.) on Rs.40000 at the same rate for 2 years?

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