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The amount (in Rs) received at 10% per annum compound interest after 3 yrs is Rs. 119790. What was the principal?

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The amount (in Rs) received at 10% per annum compound interest after 3 yrs is Rs. 119790. What was the principal?
  • A90000
  • B100000
  • C80000
  • D75000
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Let principal be p

From the problem statement

⇒ 119790 = p(1 + 0.1)3

⇒ p = 119790/1.331

⇒ p = 90000

∴ Principal is Rs 90000.