What sum will produce Rs. 410 as compound interest in 2 years at 5% per annum? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

What sum will produce Rs. 410 as compound interest in 2 years at 5% per annum?
A. Rs. 4200
B. Rs. 4400
C. Rs. 4000
D. Rs. 3800
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
P = 410 / [(1.05)² − 1] = 410 / 0.1025 = 4000.

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The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs. 204. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 195
B. Rs. 202
C. Rs. 200
D. Rs. 203

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 4% = 4 + 4 + (44)/100 = 8.16%. Simple interest rate = 4 * 2 = 8%. Given 8.16% of sum = 204 => 1% of sum = 25. Simple Interest = 8% of sum = 8 * 25 = Rs. 200.

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Question #2 Report Error
Find the compound interest on Rs. 5600 at 5% per annum for 2 years.
A. Rs. 588
B. Rs. 600
C. Rs. 574
D. Rs. 560

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A = 5600 × 1.1025 = 6174, CI = 6174 − 5600 = Rs. 574.

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Question #3 Report Error
Find the compound interest on Rs. 4500 at 8% per annum for 1 year compounded half-yearly.
A. Rs. 360
B. Rs. 380
C. Rs. 374.40
D. Rs. 367.20

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Half-yearly rate 4%, n=2. A = 4500 × (1.04)² = 4500 × 1.0816 = 4867.20, CI = 4867.20 − 4500 = Rs. 367.20.

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