A. Rs.18,828.80
B. Rs.19,828.80
C. Rs.18,028.80
D. Rs.17,828.80
E. None of these
Explanation:
Let the sum be Rs.P
P{ [ 1 + 8/100]2 – 1 } = 2828.80
P(8/100)(2 + 8/100) = 2828.80 [a2 – b2 = (a – b) ( a + b)] P = 2828.80 / (0.08)(2.08) = 1360/0.08 = 17000 Principal + Interest = Rs. 19828.80
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