Question 7 (i)
Maria invested Rs 8,000 in a business. She would be paid interest at 5% per annum compounded annually. Find:
(i) The amount credited against her name at the end of the second year.
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Solution
(i) Here, Principal (P) =Rs 8000, Rate of interest (R) = 5%, Time (n) = 2years
Amount (A) = P(1+R100)n=80000(1+5100)2=80000(1+120)2 =8000(2120)2=8000×2120×2120
=Rs. 8,820