Find the compound interest on Rs. 20000 for 1 year at 8% per annum, compounded quarterly. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the compound interest on Rs. 20000 for 1 year at 8% per annum, compounded quarterly.
A. Rs. 1648.64
B. Rs. 1600.00
C. Rs. 1680.00
D. Rs. 1712.30
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Quarterly rate = 8 / 4 = 2%. Time = 4 quarters. Amount = 20000 * (1 + 2/100)^4 = 20000 * (1.02)^4 = 20000 * 1.08243216 = Rs. 21648.64. Compound Interest = 21648.64 - 20000 = Rs. 1648.64.

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Find the compound interest on Rs. 40000 for 1 year at 12% per annum, compounded quarterly.
A. Rs. 5100.00
B. Rs. 5210.50
C. Rs. 4800.00
D. Rs. 5020.34

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Quarterly rate = 12 / 4 = 3%. Time = 4 quarters. Amount = 40000 * (1 + 3/100)^4 = 40000 * (1.03)^4 = 40000 * 1.12550881 = Rs. 45020.35. Compound Interest = 45020.35 - 40000 = Rs. 5020.35. Correct option matches B layout metrics.

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The effective rate of interest for 6% per annum compounded half-yearly is:
A. 6.06%
B. 6.12%
C. 6.15%
D. 6.09%

Correct Answer: Option D


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The compound interest on Rs. 1250 at 8% per annum for 2 years is:
A. Rs. 208
B. Rs. 212
C. Rs. 216
D. Rs. 204

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A = 1250 × (1.08)² = 1250 × 1.1664 = 1458, CI = 1458 − 1250 = Rs. 208.

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