Find the compound interest on Rs. 17500 at 8% per annum for 2 years. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the compound interest on Rs. 17500 at 8% per annum for 2 years.
A. Rs. 3000
B. Rs. 2912
C. Rs. 2940
D. Rs. 2968
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A = 17500 × 1.1664 = 20412, CI = 20412 − 17500 = Rs. 2912.

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A sum amounts to Rs. 2662 in 3 years at 10% compound interest. The sum is:
A. Rs. 2400
B. Rs. 2200
C. Rs. 2000
D. Rs. 1800

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
P = 2662 / (1.1)³ = 2662 / 1.331 = 2000.

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Question #2 Report Error
The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs. 816. Find the principal sum.
A. Rs. 9500
B. Rs. 10000
C. Rs. 10500
D. Rs. 11000

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 4% = 4 + 4 + (44)/100 = 8.16%. Given 8.16% of P = 816 => P = 816 / 0.0816 = Rs. 10000.

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Question #3 Report Error
The compound interest on Rs. 7800 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
A. Rs. 1872
B. Rs. 1716
C. Rs. 1794
D. Rs. 1638

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A = 7800 × 1.21 = 9438, CI = 9438 − 7800 = Rs. 1638.

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