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Q · Compound InterestModerate · 45s
What principal will amount to ₹20,000 in 3 years at 5% p.a. compounded annually?
TopicCompound Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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P = 20000 / (1.05)^3 = ₹17276.75.
Final Answer: Option A — ₹17276.75