Manu has a 5 years recurring deposit account and deposits Rs. 240 per month. If he receives Rs. 17,694 at the time of maturity, find the rate of interest.
A
9%
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B
11%
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C
19%
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D
7%
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Solution
The correct option is A
9%
Total amount deposited by Manu is 5 years =240×60=14400 Equivalent principal for 1 month =240×60(60+1)2=439200 Let the rate be r % Interest on Rs. 439200 for 1 month =439200×112×r100=366r Maturity amount =17,694 Or 14400 +366r =17694 Then, r =9%