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Q · Compound InterestModerate · 45s
The amount after 1 year at 10% p.a. compounded quarterly is ₹26,250. Find the principal.
TopicCompound Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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P = 26250 / (1+0.10/4)^4 = ₹23781.20.
Final Answer: Option A - ₹23781.20