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Difference between CI and SI for 2 years is given: find the sum

The same question, asked 3 times: CDS 1 2017*, CDS 2 2017*, CDS 1 2021. Every wording below, oldest first.

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  1. Question 1

    CDS 1 2017

    37
    The difference between the simple and the compound interest on a certain sum of money at 4% per annum in 2 years is Rs. 10. What is the sum ?

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  2. Question 2

    CDS 2 2017

    43
    The difference between the compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest on a sum of money deposited for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 15. What is the sum of money deposited ?

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  3. Question 3

    CDS 1 2021

    33
    The difference between the compound interest (compounded annually) and the simple interest on a certain sum of money at 12% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 72. What is the principal amount?

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