Aptitude - Compound Interest - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Compound Interest - General Questions (Q.No. 15)
15.
The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 525. The simple interest on the same sum for double the time at half the rate percent per annum is:
Rs. 400
Rs. 500
Rs. 600
Rs. 800
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the sum be Rs. P.

Then, P 1 + 10 2 - P = 525
100

P 11 2 - 1 = 525
10

P = 525 x 100 = 2500.
21

Sum = Rs . 2500.

So, S.I. = Rs. 2500 x 5 x 4 = Rs. 500
100

Discussion:
37 comments Page 1 of 4.

123 said:   1 decade ago
P = 525 x 100 = 2500.
21 ?

Vibhanshu said:   1 decade ago
Actually 525/21=25

Sandy said:   1 decade ago
Can anyone elaborate why there is a -P ? I'm unable to understand. !
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Vidhur said:   1 decade ago
@sandy

Given that 525 is the CI calculated for 2 years at a rate of 10%. so, 525 is the difference of ((P+CI)-(p)). where "p" is the principle amount.

Did you get sandy?

Hemant said:   1 decade ago
I am confused that why we are taking -p. Can you explain me ?

Balu said:   1 decade ago
I am not getting why they have taken -p? can any one explain pls..?

Sikun said:   1 decade ago
CI=Amount-Principle.

And we know the CI, but don't know Principle. So to find P we are subtracting P.

Varalaksmi said:   1 decade ago
Hai I think this way may be correct for finding the value of p.

p = (121/100-1).
p = (121-100/100).
p = (21/100).

p = (21/100) = Rs.525.
So, p = (525*100)/21.

p = Rs.2500.

Anonymus said:   1 decade ago
Guys its very simple.

Use net effect for calculating the interest, equate it to the CI given and find the principle amount. The only thing is you should be knowing how to use net effect.

Manjeet said:   1 decade ago
Still I am not get how this (-p) is came from? kindly suggest.


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