What is the rate percentage per annum if ₹4,800 amounts to ₹5,043 in 2 years when interest is compounded yearly?

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  1.  3%
  2.  2.0%
  3. 2.5%
  4. 5%

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Option 3 : 2.5%
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Given:

Principal = Rs. 4800

Amount = Rs. 5043

Time = 2 years

Formula used:

A = P(1 + r/100)t

Calculation:

According to the question

A = P(1 + r/100)t

⇒ 5043 = 4800 × (1 + r/100)2

⇒ (1 + r/100)2 = (5043/4800)

⇒ (1 + r/100)2 = (1681/1600)

⇒ (1 + r/100)2 = (41/40)2

⇒ (100 + r)/100 = 41/40

⇒ (100 + r)/5 = 41/2

⇒ 200 + 2r = 205

⇒ 2r = (205 – 200)

⇒ 2r = 5

⇒ r = 2.5%

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

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