A sinking fund is created for replacement of machine at the end of 20 years. Its present cost is ₹ 8,00,000. After 20 years cost of new machine…

CA Foundation · Quantitative Aptitude · PYQS · January 2026
A sinking fund is created for replacement of machine at the end of 20 years. Its present cost is ₹ 8,00,000. After 20 years cost of new machine would be ₹ 10,00,000, How much provision need to be made out of the profit each year provided sinking fund investments can earn interest at the rate of 7% pa? The scrap value of the machine at the end of 20 years would be ₹ 2,00,000. Given 1.07 20 = 3.8697.
(A) A. ₹15,514
(B) B. ₹13,514
(C) C. ₹19,514
(D) D. ₹17,514

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Correct Answer: Option (C)

C. ₹19,514

Topics: Part-A: Business Mathematics

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