A sum of ₹ 53,240 is accumulated in 3 years at 10% compound interest (compounded annually ). What is the original amount ?

This question was previously asked in
UP Police Constable Re-Exam 2024 Official Paper (Held On: 24th Aug 2024 Shift 2)
View all UP Police Constable Papers >
  1. ₹60,000
  2. ₹30,000
  3. ₹20,000
  4. ₹40,000

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 4 : ₹40,000
Free
UP Police Constable Re-Exam Full Test 10
1.1 Lakh Users
150 Questions 300 Marks 120 Mins

Detailed Solution

Download Solution PDF

Given:

Amount (A) = ₹53,240

Rate (r) = 10%

Time (t) = 3 years

Formula used:

A = P(1 + r/100)t

Where, P = Principal

Calculations:

53240 = P(1 + 10/100)3

⇒ 53240 = P(1.1)3

⇒ 53240 = P × 1.331

⇒ P = 53240 / 1.331

⇒ P = ₹40,000

∴ The correct answer is option (4).

Latest UP Police Constable Updates

Last updated on Jun 11, 2025

-> UP Police Constable 2025 Notification will be released for 19220 vacancies by June 15th 2025.

-> Check UPSC Prelims Result 2025, UPSC IFS Result 2025UPSC Prelims Cutoff 2025, UPSC Prelims Result 2025 Name Wise & Rollno. Wise

-> UPPRPB Constable application window is expected to open in June 2025.

-> UP Constable selection is based on Written Examination, Document Verification, Physical Measurements Test, and Physical Efficiency Test.

-> Candidates can attend the UP Police Constable and can check the UP Police Constable Previous Year Papers. Also, check UP Police Constable Exam Analysis.

Get Free Access Now
Hot Links: teen patti master gold download teen patti 51 bonus teen patti gold apk teen patti sequence teen patti star login