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If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs.50, what will be the compound interest on same values
- Rs.51.75
- Rs 51.50
- Rs 51.25
- Rs 51
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
\begin{aligned}
S.I. = \frac{P*R*T}{100} \\
P = \frac{50*100}{5*2} = 500\\
Amount = 500(1+\frac{5}{100})^2 \\
500(\frac{21}{20} * \frac{21}{20}) \\
= 551.25 \\
C.I. = 551.25 - 500 = 51.25
\end{aligned}