A man invests Rs. 5000 at a certain rate of interest, compounded annually. At the end of one year, it amounts to Rs. 5600. The rate of interest per annum is
Since it is compounded annually, for the first year the calculation is the same as for simple interest.
Amount = Principal + Interest
Interest = 5600 - 5000 = 600
Interest for one year =PRT100=600
R=100×6005000×1=12%