Question:To find out the total compound interest accrued on a sum of money after `5` years, which of the folloeing informations given in the statements P and Q will be sufficient ?
p: The sum was Rs.`2000`
Q: The total amount of simple interest on the sum after `5` years was Rs. `4000`.
A only P is sufficient
B onlly Q is sufficient
C Either P or Q is sufficient
D Both P & Q are needed
E Both P & Q are not sufficient
+ ExplanationClearly, both A and Q are needed.
Using P and Q, rate can be calculated as
Rate`= ((100 xx 4000)/(5 xx 2000))`
`= 4%`
Now, C.I. can be calculated.