Railways PYQCBT 1 2016

RRB NTPC · Question 38

The maturity value of a certain sum after two years at 20% p.a. interest compounded annually is Rs. 14,400/-. Find the principal amount. A. Rs. 9,000 B. Rs. 9,500 C. Rs. 10,000 D. Rs. 10,500

  1. A

  2. C

  3. D

  4. B

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Answer: (B) C

Explanation

Amount = P × 1.2² = 1.44P = 14,400, so P = Rs 10,000.