The simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 4% is Rs. 200. The compound interest on the same sum for 2 years at 4% is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 4% is Rs. 200. The compound interest on the same sum for 2 years at 4% is:
A. Rs. 200
B. Rs. 204
C. Rs. 206
D. Rs. 202
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
P = 20000/(4×2) = 2500. CI = 2500 × [(1.04)² − 1] = 2500 × 0.0816 = 204.

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A sum of money becomes 2 times in 4 years at compound interest. In how many years will it become 8 times?
A. 8 years
B. 10 years
C. 16 years
D. 12 years

Correct Answer: Option D


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The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 6% per annum is Rs. 370.80. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 350
B. Rs. 360
C. Rs. 370
D. Rs. 365

Correct Answer: Option B


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Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 6% = 6 + 6 + (66)/100 = 12.36%. Simple interest rate = 6 * 2 = 12%. Given 12.36% of sum = 370.80 => 1% of sum = 30. Simple Interest = 12% of sum = 12 * 30 = Rs. 360.

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The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 6900 for 2 years at 10% is:
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C. Rs. 60
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Correct Answer: Option B


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