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A sum of Rs. 2420 is accumulated in 2 years at 10% compund interest on a certain amount. Then the original amount is :
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- Rs. 1000
- Rs. 2000
- Rs. 1500
- Rs. 2500
Correct Option: B
Let the principal be Rs. P.
Given in question , Amount ( A ) = Rs. 2420 , Rate ( R ) = 10% , Time = 2 years
Using the given formula ,
| ∴ A = P | ![]() | 1 + | ![]() | T | |
| 100 |
| ⇒ 2420 = P | ![]() | 1 + | ![]() | 2 | |
| 100 |
| ⇒ 2420 = P × | ![]() | 1 + | ![]() | 2 | |
| 100 |
| ⇒ 2420 = P | ![]() | ![]() | 2 | |
| 10 |
| ⇒ P = | = Rs. 2000 | |
| 11 × 11 |

