The compound interest on Rs. 500 for 2 years at 4% per annum is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The compound interest on Rs. 500 for 2 years at 4% per annum is:
A. Rs. 40.80
B. Rs. 40.00
C. Rs. 42.40
D. Rs. 41.60
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
A = 500 × (1.04)² = 500 × 1.0816 = 540.80, CI = 540.80 − 500 = Rs. 40.80.

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Find the compound interest on Rs. 10000 for 1 year at 12% per annum, compounded quarterly.
A. Rs. 1280.00
B. Rs. 1200.00
C. Rs. 1262.00
D. Rs. 1255.09

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Quarterly rate = 12 / 4 = 3%. Time = 4 quarters. Amount = 10000 * (1 + 3/100)^4 = 10000 * (1.03)^4 = 10000 * 1.12550881 = Rs. 11255.09. Compound Interest = 11255.09 - 10000 = Rs. 1255.09.

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Question #2 Report Error
A sum of money placed at compound interest becomes double of itself in 10 years. In how many years will it become 8 times of itself?
A. 30 years
B. 20 years
C. 40 years
D. 50 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The sum becomes 2^1 times in 10 years. It will become 8 (2^3) times in 3 * 10 = 30 years.

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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. 121. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 11000
B. Rs. 13000
C. Rs. 12100
D. Rs. 14000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Difference for 2 years = P * (R/100)^2 => 121 = P * (10/100)^2 => 121 = P * 0.01 => P = Rs. 12100.

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