The compound interest on Rs. 2200 at 10% per annum for 2 years is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The compound interest on Rs. 2200 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
A. Rs. 520
B. Rs. 462
C. Rs. 500
D. Rs. 484
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A = 2200 × (1.1)² = 2200 × 1.21 = 2662, CI = 2662 − 2200 = Rs. 462.

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The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 100. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 10000
B. Rs. 12000
C. Rs. 11000
D. Rs. 9000

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Difference for 2 years = P * (R/100)^2 => 100 = P * (10/100)^2 => 100 = P * 0.01 => P = Rs. 10000.

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Question #2 Report Error
The difference between CI and SI on a sum for 2 years at 12% is Rs. 72. The sum is:
A. Rs. 5500
B. Rs. 6000
C. Rs. 5000
D. Rs. 4500

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
D = P × (0.12)² = P × 0.0144 = 72 ⇒ P = 5000.

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Question #3 Report Error
The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 164. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 155
B. Rs. 160
C. Rs. 162
D. Rs. 163

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 5% = 5 + 5 + (55)/100 = 10.25%. Simple interest rate = 5 * 2 = 10%. Given 10.25% of sum = 164 => 1% of sum = 16. Simple Interest = 10% of sum = 10 * 16 = Rs. 160.

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