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  1. If the amounts for a fixed principal after 3 years and 2 years at a certain rate of compound interest are in the ratio of 21 : 20, then the rate of interest is

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A .  4 %
B .  5 %
C .  6 %
D .  7 %
Answer: Option B

 Compound interest is the interest earned on the initial principal and previously accumulated interest. 

 It is calculated as the sum of the initial principal and the accumulated interest from previous periods.

 Interest is usually applied at regular intervals, such as annually, semi-annually, quarterly, or monthly.  Compound Interest Formula: A=P(1+r/n)^nt 

 Where, A = Accrued Amount (principal + interest) P = Principal Amount r = Rate of Interest n = Number of times the interest is compounded per year t = Time in years 

 Given: Ratio of Amount after 3 years and 2 years = 21:20 

 To calculate the rate of interest (r) Step 1: We need to calculate the Accrued Amount (A) after 3 years and 2 years separately. 

 A = P(1+r/n)^nt 

 P = 1 (any value) t = 3 and 2 n = 1 (any value) 

 Substituting the values in the equation, Accrued Amount (A) after 3 years = P(1+r/n)^3 Accrued Amount (A) after 2 years = P(1+r/n)^2 

 Since we need to calculate the rate of interest (r), we will equate the ratio of Accrued Amount (A) after 3 years and 2 years to the given ratio. 21:20 = P(1+r/n)^3 : P(1+r/n)^2 Step 2: 

 After simplifying the equation, 2.1 = (1+r/n)^3 : (1+r/n)^2 Step 3: 

 Taking the log on both sides of the equation,  ln 2.1 = ln [ (1+r/n)^3 : (1+r/n)^2 ] 

 ln 2.1 = 3 ln (1+r/n) – 2 ln (1+r/n) 

 ln 2.1 = ln (1+r/n) 

 r/n = 2.1 – 1 

 r = (2.1 – 1) x n 

 Since n = 1 

 r = 2.1 – 1 

 r = 1.1 

 Hence, rate of interest (r) = 1.1 x 100 

 Rate of interest (r) = 5% Hence, the rate of interest is 5%.

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