What sum will amount to Rs. 2420 in 2 years at 10% per annum compound interest? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What sum will amount to Rs. 2420 in 2 years at 10% per annum compound interest?
A. Rs. 1800
B. Rs. 2100
C. Rs. 2000
D. Rs. 1900
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
P = 2420 / (1.1)² = 2420 / 1.21 = 2000.

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The simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 10% is Rs. 400. The compound interest on the same sum for 2 years at 10% is:
A. Rs. 430
B. Rs. 410
C. Rs. 400
D. Rs. 420

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
P = 40000/(10×2) = 2000. CI = 2000[(1.1)² − 1] = 2000 × 0.21 = Rs. 420.

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Question #2 Report Error
If Rs. 5000 becomes Rs. 5832 in 2 years at compound interest, the rate is:
A. 9%
B. 6%
C. 7%
D. 8%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
5000(1+r)² = 5832 ⇒ (1+r)² = 1.1664 = (1.08)² ⇒ r = 8%.

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Question #3 Report Error
The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 328. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 324
B. Rs. 310
C. Rs. 320
D. Rs. 326

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 5% = 5 + 5 + (55)/100 = 10.25%. Simple interest rate = 5 * 2 = 10%. Given 10.25% of sum = 328 => 1% of sum = 32. Simple Interest = 10% of sum = 10 * 32 = Rs. 320.

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