The CI on Rs. 5000 for 3 years at 8% for first year, 10% for second year

The CI on Rs. 5000 for 3 years at 8% for first year, 10% for second year
Posted on 28-04-2023

Ques - The CI on Rs. 5000 for 3 years at 8% for first year, 10% for second year and 12% for third year will be :

(a) Rs. 1750

(b) Rs. 1652.80

(c) Rs. 1575

(d) Rs. 1685.20

Solution - 

Given,

P = 5000

R = 8% for first year, 10% for second year and 12% for third year

A = P (1 + (r/100))n

A = 5000 [1 + (r1/100)] [1 + (r2/100)] [1 + (r3/100)]

A = 5000 [1 + (8/100)] [1 + (10/100)] [1 + (12/100)]

A = 5000 (1.08) (1.10) (1.12)

A = 6,652.8

CI = A - P

CI = 6,652.8 - 5000

CI = 1652.8

Hence,

The correct answer is option (b) Rs. 1652.80

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