If the compound interest on a sum for 2 years at 5% is Rs. 307.50, the simple interest on the same sum for 2 years at 5% is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the compound interest on a sum for 2 years at 5% is Rs. 307.50, the simple interest on the same sum for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 290
B. Rs. 310
C. Rs. 300
D. Rs. 280
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
CI = P × 0.1025 = 307.50 ⇒ P = 3000. SI = 3000 × 5 × 2 / 100 = Rs. 300.

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The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 217. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 8000
B. Rs. 7000
C. Rs. 6500
D. Rs. 7500

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Difference for 3 years = P * (R/100)^2 * (3 + R/100) => 217 = P * (10/100)^2 * (3 + 10/100) => 217 = P * (1/100) * (3.1) => 217 = P * 0.031 => P = 217 / 0.031 = Rs. 7000.

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A sum of money at compound interest becomes 6 times in 3 years. In how many years will it become 36 times?
A. 6 years
B. 9 years
C. 4 years
D. 5 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
36 = 6², so 3 × 2 = 6 years.

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The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 6000 for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 18
B. Rs. 12
C. Rs. 15
D. Rs. 20

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
D = 6000 × (0.05)² = 6000 × 0.0025 = Rs. 15.

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