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On the basis of the information given below, answer the following question.
Z Ltd. purchased machine having life of 3 years on 1st April 2008 for Rs 50,000. It is decided to provide for the replacement of the machine at the end of 3 years by setting - up a Sinking fund. Investment will fetch interest at 12 % p.a. Sinking fund tables shows that Rs.0.296349 invested each year will produce Rs 1 at the end of 3 years at 12% p.a. The investments are sold for Rs 28,500.
Interest for the year ended 31 st March, 2010=?

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1,778.04
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3,769.44
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1,578.04
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is A 1,778.04
Depreciation under sinking fund method = value of machine x annuity value
= RS-50,000 x RS-0.296349
= RS-14,817.45.
Interest = Amount invested(depreciation every year) x rate of interest
= RS-14,817.45 x 12/100
= RS-1778.04

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