Mathematics · Simple and Compound Interest
A invests Rs. (P + 1500) in Scheme A offering 15% p.a. simple interest. After 3 years, he withdraws the entire amount and reinvests it in Scheme B that offers 20% p.a. compound interest (compounded annually) for 2 years. The total amount received after 2 years from Scheme B is Rs. (2P + 3440). Determine which of the following statements is/are definitely correct: I. The interest earned from Scheme A is 2P/5. II. The amount invested in Scheme A is Rs. 5,500. III. The equivalent simple interest rate of Scheme B over 2 years is 40%.
- 1Only III is true
- 2Only II is true
- 3Only I is true
- 4All are false✓
Correct answer
All are false
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