The difference between the compound interest (compounded half-yearly) and the simple interest on a certain sum at 8% per annum for 1½ years is Rs. 36. What is the principal? (Rounded to the nearest integer.)

Subject: Mathematics | Topic: Arithmetic | Difficulty: MEDIUM

Options

  1. (A) Rs. 7,411
  2. (B) Rs. 7,201
  3. (C) Rs. 7,404
  4. (D) Rs. 7,401

Verified Answer

Option (D): Rs. 7,401


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