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  1.  Mr. Gupta borrowed a sum of money on compound interest. What will be the amount to be repaid if he is repaying the entire amount at the end of 2 years?

    I. The rate of interest is 5 p.c.p.a.

    II .Simple interest fetched on the same amount in one year is Rs. 600.

    III. The amount borrowed is 10 times the simple interest in 2 years.

     

  2. A.

    I only

    B.

    III only

    C.

    I or II only

    D.

    II and Either I or III only

    E.

    All I, II and III are required

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    Answer : Option D

    Explanation :

      I. gives, Rate = 5% p.a.

     

      II. gives, S.I. for 1 year = Rs. 600.

     

     III. gives, sum = 10 x (S.I. for 2 years).

     

    Now I, and II give the sum.

     

    For this sum, C.I. and hence amount can be obtained.

     

    Thus, III is redundant.

     

    Again, II gives S.I. for 2 years = Rs. (600 x 2) = Rs. 1200.

     

    Now, from III, Sum = Rs. (10 x 1200) = Rs . 12000.

     

    Thus, Rate = \( \frac { 100*1200 } { 2*12000 }\) = 5% p.a

     

    Thus, C.I. for 2 years and therefore, amount can be obtained.

     

    Thus, I is redundant.

     

    Hence, I or III redundant.

     


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