Question

    Rs. 8800 is invested in scheme ‘A’ for a year at simple interest of 20% p.a. The interest received from scheme ‘A’ is reinvested for 2 years in scheme ‘B’ which offers compound interest (compounded annually) of 40% p.a. What is the total amount received from scheme ‘B’?

    A Rs. 3549.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Rs. 3349.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Rs. 3449.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Rs. 3849.6 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Interest received from scheme ‘A’ = 8800 × (20/100) = Rs. 1760 Amount received from scheme ‘B’ = 1760 × {1 + (40/100)2} = 1.96 × 1760 = Rs. 3449.6

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