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What is the present worth of a bill of Rs. 1764 due 2 years hence at 5% compound interest is:
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- Rs. 1600
- Rs. 1200
- Rs. 1800
- Rs. 1400
Correct Option: A
As per the given question ,
Amount = Rs. 1764 , Time = 2 years and Rate =
we know that ,
Amount = PW 1 + | R | 2 | |
100 |
1764 = PW 1 + | 5 | 2 | |
100 |
1764 = PW 1 + | 1 | 2 | |
20 |
1764 = PW | 21 | 2 | |
20 |
1764 = PW x | 441 |
400 |
PW = | 1764 x 400 | |
441 |
∴ Present worth = 4 x 400 = Rs. 1600