Govind borrows Rs. 18,000 at 10% simple interest. He immediately invests the money borrowed at 10% compound interest compounded half-yearly. How much money does Govind gain in one year?
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Solution
P=18000rs R=10% T=1 year S.i. =P *R*T/100 18000*10*1/100=1800rs Compounded halfyearly P =18000 rs T=2 half years R=5% A=p[1+r/100]^t =18000[1+5/100]^2 =18000[21/20]^2 =18000*21*21/400 =45*441=19845rs C.i.=19845-18000=1845rs Money he gained =1845-1800=45rs