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Q · Compound InterestModerate · 45s
The amount after 3 years at 10% p.a. (annual compounding) is ₹21,970.80. Find the principal.
TopicCompound Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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P = 21970.80/(1.1)^3 = ₹16506.99.
Final Answer: Option A — ₹16506.99