A sum of money at compound interest amounts to Rs. 10648 in 3 years and Rs. 11712.80 in 4 years. Find the sum. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A sum of money at compound interest amounts to Rs. 10648 in 3 years and Rs. 11712.80 in 4 years. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 7000
B. Rs. 8000
C. Rs. 8500
D. Rs. 7500
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Rate = (11712.80/10648 − 1) × 100 = 10%. P = 10648 / 1.331 = 8000.

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Question #1 Report Error
The compound interest on Rs. 8000 at 10% per annum for 1 year compounded half-yearly is:
A. Rs. 820
B. Rs. 860
C. Rs. 800
D. Rs. 840

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Half-yearly rate 5%, n=2. A = 8000 × (1.05)² = 8000 × 1.1025 = 8820, CI = 8820 − 8000 = Rs. 820.

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Question #2 Report Error
The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 93. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 3000
B. Rs. 2000
C. Rs. 2500
D. Rs. 3500

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Difference for 3 years = P * (R/100)^2 * (3 + R/100). Given 93 = P * (10/100)^2 * (3 + 10/100) => 93 = P * (1/100) * (3.1) => 93 = P * 0.031 => P = 93 / 0.031 = Rs. 3000.

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Question #3 Report Error
The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 4100 for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 10.25
B. Rs. 9.50
C. Rs. 11.00
D. Rs. 8.50

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
D = 4100 × 0.0025 = Rs. 10.25.

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