Find the compound interest on Rs. 2500 at 12% per annum for 2 years. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the compound interest on Rs. 2500 at 12% per annum for 2 years.
A. Rs. 650
B. Rs. 636
C. Rs. 640
D. Rs. 630
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A = 2500 × (1.12)² = 2500 × 1.2544 = 3136, CI = 3136 − 2500 = Rs. 636.

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What is the compound interest on Rs. 10000 for 1 year at 16% per annum, compounded half-yearly?
A. Rs. 1664
B. Rs. 1600
C. Rs. 1750
D. Rs. 1700

Correct Answer: Option A


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Half-yearly rate = 16/2 = 8%. Time = 2 half-years. Amount = 10000 * (1 + 8/100)^2 = 10000 * 1.1664 = Rs. 11664. Compound Interest = 11664 - 10000 = Rs. 1664.

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A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at compound interest. In how many years will it become four times of itself?
A. 16 years
B. 20 years
C. 24 years
D. 12 years

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What is the compound interest on Rs. 30000 for 1 year at 10% per annum, compounded half-yearly?
A. Rs. 3150
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C. Rs. 3100
D. Rs. 3000

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Half-yearly rate = 10/2 = 5%. Time = 2 half-years. Amount = 30000 * (1 + 5/100)^2 = 30000 * 1.1225 = Rs. 33075. Compound Interest = 33075 - 30000 = Rs. 3075.

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