If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 50, what will be the compound interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 50, what will be the compound interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 53.50
B. Rs. 51.25
C. Rs. 50.50
D. Rs. 52.00
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Simple Interest for 1 year = 50 / 2 = Rs. 25. Compound interest for 2 years includes the simple interest plus interest on the first year's interest. Extra interest = 5% of 25 = Rs. 1.25. Total compound interest = 50 + 1.25 = Rs. 51.25.

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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 16 times of itself?
A. 25 years
B. 15 years
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B. Rs. 600
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