At what percent per annum will a sum of rupees 8000 amount to rupees 9261 in 3 years if the interest is compounded annually?

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  1. In what time (in years) will Rs. 8000 amount to Rs. 9261 at 5% per annum, compounded annually?

Let the time be T years.Given that , Amount ( A ) = Rs. 9261 , P = Rs. 8000 , Rate = 5% We can find required answer with the help of given formula ,

∴ A = P
1 + R
T
100

⇒ 9261 = 8000
1 + 5
T
100

⇒  9261 =
1 + 1
T
800020

⇒ 
21
3 =
21
T
2020
On equating powers both sides , we get

⇒  T = 3 years

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