Question 16
If the compound interest on a sum for 2 years at 5% p.a. is Rs 328, what is the principal?
Step 1: Identify what the question asks and note the relevant values from the question.
Step 2: Apply the appropriate compound-interest or simple-interest relationship.
Effective CI % for 2 years at 5% = 10.25% = 41/400. P * (41/400) = 328 => P = 8 * 400 = Rs 3,200.
Step 3: Match the calculated result with the options.
The matching value is the correct answer.
Correct Answer: Option D.