In the beginning of the year 2004, a person invests some amount in a bank. In the beginning of 2007, the accumulated interest is Rs. 10,000 and in the beginning of 2010, the accumulated interest becomes Rs. 25,000. The interest rate is compounded annually and the annual interest rate is fixed. The principal amount is:
Explanation:
Let P be the principal.
By the given conditions,
P×1+r1003-P=10000
P×1+r1006-P=25000
Let 1+r1003=X
Thus,
P(X - 1) = 10000 ...(i)
P(X2 - 1) = 25000 ...(ii)
Dividing (ii) by (i),
X + 1 = 5/2
∴ X = 3/2
Substituting value of X in (i), we get
P = Rs. 20,000
Hence, option (c).
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