The effective annual rate for 10% per annum compounded quarterly is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The effective annual rate for 10% per annum compounded quarterly is:
A. 10.25%
B. 10.50%
C. 10.38%
D. 10.47%
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Quarterly rate 2.5%, (1.025)⁴ = 1.10381289, effective ≈ 10.38%.

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The effective annual rate for 9% per annum compounded half-yearly is:
A. 9.30%
B. 9.25%
C. 9.10%
D. 9.20%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Half-yearly rate 4.5%, (1.045)² = 1.092025, effective = 9.2025% ≈ 9.20%.

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In how many years will Rs. 2000 amount to Rs. 2420 at 10% per annum compound interest, compounded annually?
A. 1.5 years
B. 3 years
C. 1 year
D. 2 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Amount/Principal = 2420 / 2000 = 121 / 100 = (11 / 10)^2. Since the annual rate is 10%, expansion factor is 11/10. Therefore, time = 2 years.

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Find the compound interest on Rs. 10000 at 8% per annum for 1 year compounded quarterly.
A. Rs. 816
B. Rs. 824.32
C. Rs. 832
D. Rs. 800

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Quarterly rate = 2%, n = 4. A = 10000 × (1.02)⁴ = 10000 × 1.08243216 = 10824.3216, CI ≈ Rs. 824.32.

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