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A sum of Rs. 10,000 is invested for a term of 2 1/2 years at an interest rate of 8% compounded annually. The amount on maturity will be :

(1) Rs.12520.50
(2) Rs.12024.62
(3) Rs.12130.56
(4) Rs.11664.48

10,000 रुपये की राशि 2 1/2 वर्ष की अवधि के लिए 8% वार्षिक चक्रवृद्धि ब्याज दर पर निवेश की जाती है। परिपक्वता पर राशि होगी:

(1) रु.12520.50
(2) रु.12024.62
(3) रु.12130.56
(4) रु.11664.48
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P = 10000
T = 2.5 years
R = 8% per annum

First Calculate CI + P of 2 years
10000(1+8/100)^2 = 11664 - (i)

Now, calculate Interest for half year
P = 11664
T = 1/2 year
R = 8
=> (11664 x 1/2 x 8) / 100 = 466.56 - (ii)

Add (i) and (ii)
11664 + 466.56 = ₹12130.56
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