The compound interest on Rs. 3500 at 8% per annum for 2 years is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The compound interest on Rs. 3500 at 8% per annum for 2 years is:
A. Rs. 588.00
B. Rs. 592.00
C. Rs. 582.40
D. Rs. 576.40
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A = 3500 × (1.08)² = 3500 × 1.1664 = 4082.40, CI = 4082.40 − 3500 = Rs. 582.40.

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The compound interest on Rs. 500 for 2 years at 4% per annum is:
A. Rs. 41.60
B. Rs. 42.40
C. Rs. 40.80
D. Rs. 40.00

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A = 500 × (1.04)² = 500 × 1.0816 = 540.80, CI = 540.80 − 500 = Rs. 40.80.

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Question #2 Report Error
A sum of money at compound interest becomes 9 times in 4 years. In how many years will it become 81 times?
A. 8 years
B. 6 years
C. 10 years
D. 7 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
81 = 9², so 4 × 2 = 8 years.

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Question #3 Report Error
Find the compound interest on Rs. 10000 for 2 years at 4% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly.
A. Rs. 841.44
B. Rs. 832.14
C. Rs. 824.32
D. Rs. 816.00

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Half-yearly rate = 4/2 = 2%. Time = 2 years = 4 half-years. Amount = 10000 * (1 + 2/100)^4 = 10000 * (1.02)^4 = 10000 * 1.082432 = Rs. 10824.32. Compound Interest = 10824.32 - 10000 = Rs. 824.32.

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