The compound interest on a sum for 2 years at 10% is Rs. 420. The sum is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The compound interest on a sum for 2 years at 10% is Rs. 420. The sum is:
A. Rs. 1800
B. Rs. 2100
C. Rs. 2000
D. Rs. 1900
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
CI = P[(1.1)² − 1] = 0.21P = 420 ⇒ P = 2000.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Compound Interest Questions

Question #1 Report Error
At what rate percent per annum will Rs. 30000 amount to Rs. 36300 in 2 years, compound interest compounded annually?
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 14%
D. 8%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Amount/Principal = 36300 / 30000 = 121 / 100 = (11 / 10)^2. Therefore, 1 + R/100 = 11/10 => R/100 = 1/10 => R = 10%.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest
Question #2 Report Error
Find the compound interest on Rs. 9000 at 8% per annum for 2 years.
A. Rs. 1512
B. Rs. 1500
C. Rs. 1524.80
D. Rs. 1497.60

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A = 9000 × (1.08)² = 9000 × 1.1664 = 10497.60, CI = 10497.60 − 9000 = Rs. 1497.60.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest
Question #3 Report Error
What will be the compound interest on a sum of Rs. 25000 after 3 years at the rate of 12% per annum?
A. Rs. 10483.20
B. Rs. 9000.00
C. Rs. 9720.00
D. Rs. 10123.20

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Amount = 25000 * (1 + 12/100)^3 = 25000 * (1.12)^3 = 25000 * 1.404928 = Rs. 35123.20. Compound Interest = 35123.20 - 25000 = Rs. 10123.20.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest