Question 21
A sum of money amounts to Rs 6,500 in 1 year and Rs 7,800 in 2 years at compound interest. What is the sum?
Step-by-Step Solution
Write down the given values and identify the compound-interest relationship needed to find the required quantity.
Apply the formula and calculate:
Growth factor per year = 7,800 / 6,500 = 6/5. P * (6/5) = 6,500 => $P = 6,500 \cdot 5 / 6 = Rs 5,416.67$.
Therefore, the required result is Rs 5,416.67.