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Let Principal = P, Rate = R% per annum, Time = n years.

I.

1.  When interest is compound Annually:

Amount =P1+R100n

2.  When interest is compounded Half-yearly:

Amount = P1+(R2)1002n

3.  When interest is compounded Quarterly:

Amount = P1+R41004n

 

II.

1.  When interest is compounded Annually but time is in fraction, say 325 years.

Amount = P1+R1003×1+25R100

2.  When Rates are different for different years, say R1%, R2%, R3% for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year respectively.

Then, Amount = P1+R11001+R21001+R3100

 

III.  Present worth of Rs. x due n years hence is given by:

Present Worth = x1+R100n

Q:

What is the difference (in Rs) between the compound interests on Rs. 1000 for 1 year at 10% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

A) 1.5 B) 0.5
C) 2.5 D) 3.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5

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The maturity value of a certain sum after two years at 20% p.a. interest compounded annually is Rs. 14,400/-. Find the Principal amount.

A) Rs.9000 B) Rs.9500
C) Rs.10,000 D) Rs.10,500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.10,000

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Mr. Ibrahim borrowed Rs. 7500 at 5% per annum compound interest. The compound interest compounded annually for 2 years is

A) 768.75 B) 8268.75
C) 8286.75 D) 786.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8268.75

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 28090, and Rs 29775.4 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 3 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 percent

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A bank offers 5% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs 4800 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest?

A) Rs 732 B) Rs 1464
C) Rs 366 D) Rs 183
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 732

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The sum for 2 years gives a compound interest of Rs 3225 at 15% rate. Then sum is

A) 10000 B) 20000
C) 15000 D) 32250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10000

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There is 40% increase in an amount in 8 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest (in rupees) of Rs 30000 after 2 years at the same rate?

A) 6150 B) 7687.5
C) 4612.5 D) 3075
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3075

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 33708, and Rs 35730.48 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 3 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 percent

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