At what rate of compound interest will Rs. 2000 amount to Rs. 2205 in 2 years? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

At what rate of compound interest will Rs. 2000 amount to Rs. 2205 in 2 years?
A. 4%
B. 6%
C. 5%
D. 7%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
2000(1+r)² = 2205 ⇒ (1+r)² = 1.1025 = (1.05)² ⇒ r = 5%.

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Question #1 Report Error
A sum of money at compound interest becomes Rs. 7396 in 2 years and Rs. 7950.70 in 3 years. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 6000
B. Rs. 6400
C. Rs. 6500
D. Rs. 6250

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Rate = (7950.70/7396 - 1)*100 = 7.5%? 7950.70/7396 = 1.075, so 7.5%. P = 7396 / (1.075)² = 7396 / 1.155625 = 6400 exactly. Check: 1.075^2 = 1.155625, 6400*1.155625 = 7396. So answer 6400.

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Question #2 Report Error
The compound interest on Rs. 9500 at 8% per annum for 2 years is:
A. Rs. 1588
B. Rs. 1576
C. Rs. 1580.80
D. Rs. 1595

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A = 9500 × (1.08)² = 9500 × 1.1664 = 11080.80, CI = 11080.80 − 9500 = Rs. 1580.80.

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Question #3 Report Error
At what rate percent compound interest will Rs. 4000 amount to Rs. 4630.50 in 3 years?
A. 7%
B. 5%
C. 6%
D. 4%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
4000(1+r)³ = 4630.50 ⇒ (1+r)³ = 1.157625 = (1.05)³ ⇒ r = 5%.

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