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A sum amounts to Rs. 6050 in 2 years at 10% CI. What was the principal?

A Rs. 4500
B Rs. 5000
C Rs. 5500
D Rs. 4800

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

A = P(1+r/100)². 6050 = P×(1.1)² = P×1.21. P = 6050/1.21 = 5000.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "A sum amounts to Rs. 6050 in 2 years at 10% CI. What was the principal?" is Option B: Rs. 5000.

The other options — A) Rs. 4500, C) Rs. 5500, D) Rs. 4800 — are incorrect for this Mathematics question. As explained above: A = P(1+r/100)². 6050 = P×(1.1)² = P×1.21. P = 6050/1.21 = 5000.

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