Rachna borrowed a certain sum at the rate of 15% per annum. If she paid at the end of two years Rs. 1290 as interest compounded annually, find the sum she borrowed.
Given,
Rate = 15% p.a
Time = 2 years
C.I = Rs. 1290
Let principal = P
So,
Compound interest =
= P
=
=
=
Hence,
Principal = Rs. 4000