Find the compound interest on Rs. 5000 at 12% per annum for 1 year, compounded half-yearly. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the compound interest on Rs. 5000 at 12% per annum for 1 year, compounded half-yearly.
A. Rs. 618
B. Rs. 636
C. Rs. 624
D. Rs. 600
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
For half-yearly compounding, New Rate = 12/2 = 6% per half-year, and Time = 2 half-years. Amount = 5000 * (1 + 6/100)^2 = 5000 * 1.1236 = Rs. 5618. Compound Interest = 5618 - 5000 = Rs. 618.

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The compound interest on Rs. 6000 at 5% per annum for 2 years is:
A. Rs. 645
B. Rs. 630
C. Rs. 615
D. Rs. 600

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A = 6000 × 1.1025 = 6615, CI = 6615 − 6000 = Rs. 615.

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The compound interest on a sum for 2 years at 5% is Rs. 102.50. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 1050
B. Rs. 1100
C. Rs. 950
D. Rs. 1000

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
CI = P × 0.1025 = 102.50 ⇒ P = 1000.

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A sum of money placed at compound interest becomes double of itself in 5 years. In how many years will it become 8 times of itself?
A. 20 years
B. 15 years
C. 10 years
D. 25 years

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The sum becomes 2^1 times in 5 years. It will become 8 (2^3) times in 3 * 5 = 15 years.

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