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EMI, CAGR & Depreciation · Question 20 of 66

Question 20

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A loan of ₹50,000 at 1.5% a month is repaid by EMIs of ₹4,584 on the reducing balance. How much is still owed after the first EMI?

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer D

Correct answer: D

Explanation

  1. The first EMI pays 750 of interest and 4,584−750=3,8344{,}584 - 750 = 3{,}834 of the loan.

  2. Still owed: 50,000−3,834=46,16650{,}000 - 3{,}834 = 46{,}166 rupees.

Worth noting

₹45,416 takes the whole EMI off the loan, forgetting that part of it was interest.

Concept
The balance after an instalment
Typical time
90 s
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