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On a deposit kept for 2 years at 6% per annum, Meera notices that compound interest (compounded annually) exceeds simple interest by ₹63. What is the deposit (in ₹)?

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  • A17500
  • B1750
  • C10500
  • D35000

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For 2 years the CI − SI difference = , so = ₹17500.
Answer: A) 17500

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