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A loan of ₹ 15000 was taken on compound interest. If the rate of compound interest is 12 p.c.p.a. find the amount to settle the loan after 3 years.

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A loan of ₹ 15000 was taken on compound interest. If the rate of compound interest is 12 p.c.p.a. find the amount to settle the loan after 3 years.

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Solution

Here, P = ₹15000, R = 12 p.c.p.a., N = 3 years

We know that,

A = `P(1 + R/100)^N`

A = `15000(1 + 12/100)^3`

= `15000(1 + 3/25)^3`

= `15000(28/25)^3`

= `15000 xx 28/25 xx 28/25 xx 28/25`

= `(24 xx 28 xx 28 xx 28)/25`

= `526848/25`

= 21073.92

Hence, the amount is ₹ 21073.92.

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Chapter 14: Compound interest - Practice Set 14.2 [Page 93]

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Balbharati Mathematics [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 14 Compound interest
Practice Set 14.2 | Q 6 | Page 93
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Chapter 14 Compound Interest
Practice Set 14.2 | Q 6. | Page 48

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