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

The effective annual rate of interest for 10% per annum compounded quarterly is:
A. 10.47%
B. 10.38%
C. 10.25%
D. 10.50%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Quarterly rate 2.5%, (1.025)⁴ = 1.10381289, effective = 10.3813% ≈ 10.38%.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest

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The compound interest on a sum for 2 years at 8% per annum is Rs. 332.80. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 2000
B. Rs. 1900
C. Rs. 2100
D. Rs. 2200

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
CI = P[(1.08)² − 1] = P × 0.1664 = 332.80 ⇒ P = 332.80 / 0.1664 = 2000.

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The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 18000 for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 55
B. Rs. 50
C. Rs. 40
D. Rs. 45

Correct Answer: Option D


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D = 18000 × (0.05)² = 18000 × 0.0025 = Rs. 45.

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At compound interest, a sum becomes 1.21 times in 2 years. The rate of interest per annum is:
A. 11%
B. 12%
C. 10%
D. 9%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
(1 + r)² = 1.21 ⇒ 1 + r = 1.1 ⇒ r = 10%.

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