1.  An investor invested ₹ 5 lakhs in Company Q in 1996. After one year, the entire amount along with the interest was transferred as investment to Company P in 1997 for one year. What amount will be received from Company P, by the investor?

A. ₹ 5,94,550
B. ₹ 5,80,425
C. ₹ 5,77,800
D. ₹ 5,77,500

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

Amount received from Company Q after one year on investment of ₹ 5 lakhs in the year 1996

= ₹ [5 + (6.5% of 5)] lakhs

=₹ 5.325 lakhs.

Amount received from Company P after one year on investment of ₹ 5.325 lakhs in the year 1997

= ₹ [5.325 + (9% of 5.325)] lakhs

= ₹ 5.80425 lakhs

= ₹ 5,80,425.