What does the term 'principal' refer to in compound interest calculations?
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Solution and Explanation
It is the base amount on which interest is calculated periodically, and over time, the interest gets added to the principal to calculate interest for subsequent periods (compounding effect).
For example, if you invest ₹10,000 at a certain rate of compound interest, Rs. 10,000 is the principal amount.
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