Find the amount on Rs. 12500 at 8% per annum compound interest for 2 years. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the amount on Rs. 12500 at 8% per annum compound interest for 2 years.
A. Rs. 14580
B. Rs. 14600
C. Rs. 14620
D. Rs. 14640
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A = 12500 × (1.08)² = 12500 × 1.1664 = 14580.

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A sum of money placed at compound interest triples itself in 5 years. In how many years will it become 9 times of itself?
A. 12 years
B. 15 years
C. 8 years
D. 10 years

Correct Answer: Option D


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The sum becomes 3^1 times in 5 years. It will become 9 (3^2) times in 2 * 5 = 10 years.

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The difference between compound interest and simple interest on Rs. 1500 for 2 years at 10% per annum is:
A. Rs. 25
B. Rs. 15
C. Rs. 20
D. Rs. 10

Correct Answer: Option B


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A sum of money placed at compound interest becomes double of itself in 10 years. In how many years will it become 8 times of itself?
A. 20 years
B. 50 years
C. 30 years
D. 40 years

Correct Answer: Option C


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The sum becomes 2^1 times in 10 years. It will become 8 (2^3) times in 3 * 10 = 30 years.

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