A sum of money at compound interest becomes Rs. 8820 in 2 years and Rs. 9261 in 3 years. Find the rate. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A sum of money at compound interest becomes Rs. 8820 in 2 years and Rs. 9261 in 3 years. Find the rate.
A. 3%
B. 6%
C. 4%
D. 5%
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Rate = (9261/8820 − 1) × 100 = (1.05 − 1)×100 = 5%.

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A sum amounts to Rs. 1210 in 2 years and Rs. 1331 in 3 years at compound interest. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 950
B. Rs. 900
C. Rs. 1000
D. Rs. 1050

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rate = (1331/1210 − 1) × 100 = 10%. P = 1210 / (1.1)² = 1210 / 1.21 = 1000.

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Question #2 Report Error
What is the compound interest on Rs. 10000 for 1 year at 8% per annum, compounded quarterly?
A. Rs. 800.00
B. Rs. 841.60
C. Rs. 832.00
D. Rs. 824.32

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Quarterly rate = 8 / 4 = 2%. Time = 4 quarters. Amount = 10000 * (1 + 2/100)^4 = 10000 * (1.02)^4 = 10000 * 1.082432 = Rs. 10824.32. Compound Interest = 10824.32 - 10000 = Rs. 824.32.

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What will be the compound interest on Rs. 1200 at 10% per annum for 2 years?
A. Rs. 240
B. Rs. 264
C. Rs. 252
D. Rs. 276

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A = 1200 × (1.1)² = 1200 × 1.21 = 1452, CI = 1452 − 1200 = Rs. 252.

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