Aptitude - Compound Interest - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Compound Interest - General Questions (Q.No. 2)
2.
The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Re. 1. The sum (in Rs.) is:
625
630
640
650
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the sum be Rs. x. Then,

C.I. = x 1 + 4 2 - x = 676 x - x = 51 x.
100 625 625

S.I. = x x 4 x 2 = 2x .
100 25

51x - 2x = 1
625 25

x = 625.

Discussion:
149 comments Page 10 of 15.

Rajat said:   9 years ago
Can anybody tell me the formula for finding rate and principle when compound interest and simple interest are given with time 2 years and SI = 800 and CI = 850?

Dhairya adhikari said:   9 years ago
(SI -CI) for 2 year = (r/100)^2 * principal.

Muthuu said:   9 years ago
Take as, C.I - S.I = Rs.1.

Then, for C.I ->use the Formula[x + y + {(xy)/100}].

For x&y ->put R% value( i.e.,) X=4 &y=4.

By this ,we get [4+4+{4*4/100}] = 8.15.
For S.I -> R * T = 4 * 2 = 8.
So , 8.15 - 8 = RS.1 => 0.16=1.

By this, 0.16% = 1 means,then 100%=?
So, cross multiply it
i.e., 100 * 1/0.16 = 625.

I am just trying to explain briefly, hence the sum looks like long . But you all just write the numerical step and look it .
It just takes few secs only try it.

SHANKAR said:   9 years ago
SIMPLE STEP.

FORMULA :
Diff b/w SI and CI when T = 2yrs.

P = (D * 100^2)/R^2.
D =RS 1.
R = 4%.
SO, Answer is 625.


FOR DIFF B/W CI AND SI FOR 3 YRS
FORMULA

P = (D * 100^3)/R^2(300 + R).

Fiza khan said:   9 years ago
Can anyone please explain to me how we get 51/625 x in the first answer?

Krunal bhut said:   9 years ago
Interest of interest of amount is difference between SI and CI at rate given,

4% of x = 0.04x,
4% of 0.04x = (0.04x)4/100 = 1,
x = 625.

ANUPAM DAS said:   9 years ago
We know that,

(C.I - S.I) = P * R * R/100 * 100.
HERE, 1 = P * 4 * 4/100 * 100.

P = 25 * 25 = 625.

Lithin said:   9 years ago
Well said, Thank you @Muthuu.

Pankaj said:   9 years ago
Hi, one thing I could not understand. In question, it is given that the difference between simple and compound. Not difference between compound and simple. These two questions are distinct in the first, the answer will be in minus. So how can it possible? So please help me please.

Revant Borawat said:   9 years ago
Assume principal 100.

Then, CI=8.16 & SI=8.00,
1÷ 0.16 * 100 = 625.


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