The simple interest on a sum at 5% for 3 years is Rs. 600. The compound interest on the same sum for 2 years at 5% is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The simple interest on a sum at 5% for 3 years is Rs. 600. The compound interest on the same sum for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 400
B. Rs. 410
C. Rs. 405
D. Rs. 415
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
P = 60000/(5×3) = 4000. CI = 4000[(1.05)² − 1] = 4000 × 0.1025 = Rs. 410.

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Question #1 Report Error
The compound interest on Rs. 11000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
A. Rs. 2310
B. Rs. 2530
C. Rs. 2200
D. Rs. 2420

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
A = 11000 × 1.21 = 13310, CI = 13310 − 11000 = Rs. 2310.

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Question #2 Report Error
The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 246. Find the principal sum.
A. Rs. 2200
B. Rs. 2500
C. Rs. 2400
D. Rs. 2600

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 5% = 5 + 5 + (55)/100 = 10.25%. Given 10.25% of P = 246 => P = 246 / 0.1025 = Rs. 2400.

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Question #3 Report Error
At what rate percent per annum will Rs. 1000 amount to Rs. 1331 in 3 years, compound interest compounded annually?
A. 8%
B. 12%
C. 15%
D. 10%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Amount/Principal = 1331 / 1000 = (11 / 10)^3. Therefore, 1 + R/100 = 11/10 => R/100 = 1/10 => R = 10%.

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