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A person invested a certain amount of money at 10% annual interest, compounded half-yearly. After one and a half years, the interest and principal together became Rs 18522. The amount, in rupees, that the person had invested is [This Question was asked as TITA]

Updated On: Jul 8, 2024
  • 15000
  • 17000
  • 16000
  • 18000
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

10% is the interest rate.
R=5% and n=3, as it is compounded every six months. 
Let the sum be \(P\)

Given, \(P×\bigg(1+\frac{10}{200}\bigg)^3 = 18522\)

\(⇒ P = 18522×\bigg(\frac{20}{21}\bigg)^3 = 16000\)

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