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Rs.4500 amounts to Rs.5544 in two years at compound interest, compounded annually. If the rate of the interest for the first year is 12%, f…

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Rs.4500 amounts to Rs.5544 in two years at compound interest, compounded annually. If the rate of the interest for the first year is 12%, find the rate of interest for the second year?
  • A10%
  • B12%
  • C15%
  • D20%
Correct answer: A

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CCommunity
10%

Let the rate of interest during the second year be R%. Given,
4500 * {(100 + 12)/100} * {(100 + R)/100} = 5544
R = 10%