In the following question, two statements are numbered as A and B. On solving these statements we get quantities A and B respectively. Solve for the both quantities and choose the correct option. Quantity A: At what rate percent per annum will the simple interest on a sum of Rs. 50000 after 4 years is Rs. 16000? Quantity B: At what rate percent per annum will the interest compounded annually on a sum after 2 years is 10.25% of the sum?
In the following question, two statements are numbered as A and B. On solving these statements we get quantities A and B respectively. Solve for the both quantities and choose the correct option. Quantity A: At what rate percent per annum will the simple interest on a sum of Rs. 50000 after 4 years is Rs. 16000? Quantity B: At what rate percent per annum will the interest compounded annually on a sum after 2 years is 10.25% of the sum? Correct Answer Quantity A > Quantity B
Solving for Quantity A:
Let the rate be R% per annum
∵ Simple interest = (Principal × Rate × Time)/100
⇒ 16000 = (50000 × R × 4)/100
⇒ R = 16000/2000 = 8%
⇒ Quantity A = 8%
Solving for Quantity B:
Let the rate be R% per annum and the sum be Rs. P
∵ Compound interest = Principal ×
⇒ 10.25% of P = P ×
⇒ 0.1025 = (1 + R/100)2 – 1
⇒ (1 + R/100)2 = 1.1025
⇒ 1 + R/100 = 1.05
⇒ R/100 = 0.05
⇒ R = 5%
⇒ Quantity B = 5%
∴ Quantity A > Quantity B