A person deposited ₹15,600 in a fixed deposit at 10% per annum simple interest. After every second year he adds his interest earned to the principal. The interest at the end of 4 years is:

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  1. ₹6,655
  2. ₹6,864
  3. ₹3,975
  4. ₹3,744

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Option 2 : ₹6,864
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Given:

A person deposited ₹15,600 in a fixed deposit at 10% per annum simple interest.

Concept used:

S.I = (P × T × R)/100

Here,

P = Principal

T = Time

R = Rate 

Calculation:

Interest after 2 years = (15600 × 10 × 2)/100

⇒ 3120

New principal after 2 years = 15600 + 3120

⇒ 18720

Now,

Interest after next 2 years = (18720 × 10 × 2)/100

⇒ 3744

Now,

Total interest after 4 years = 3120 + 3744

⇒ 6864

∴ The required answer is 6864.

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