At what rate percent per annum will Rs. 32000 amount to Rs. 37232 in 3 years, compound interest compounded annually? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

At what rate percent per annum will Rs. 32000 amount to Rs. 37232 in 3 years, compound interest compounded annually?
A. 6%
B. 5%
C. 8%
D. 4%
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Amount/Principal = 37232 / 32000 = 4654 / 4000 = 9261 / 8000 = (21 / 20)^3. Therefore, 1 + R/100 = 21/20 => R/100 = 1/20 => R = 5%.

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Question #1
A sum of money amounts to Rs. 10584 in 2 years and Rs. 11113.20 in 3 years at compound interest. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 9200
B. Rs. 9400
C. Rs. 9600
D. Rs. 9000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Rate = (11113.20/10584 − 1) × 100 = 5%. P = 10584 / 1.1025 = 9600.

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Question #2
A sum of money amounts to Rs. 4840 in 2 years and to Rs. 5324 in 3 years at compound interest compounded annually. Find the principal sum.
A. Rs. 4200
B. Rs. 4400
C. Rs. 3600
D. Rs. 4000

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Rate of interest = ((5324 - 4840) / 4840) * 100 = (484 / 4840) * 100 = 10%. Principal P = 4840 / (1 + 10/100)^2 = 4840 / 1.21 = Rs. 4000.

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What is the compound interest on Rs. 80000 for 1 year at 10% per annum, compounded half-yearly?
A. Rs. 8200
B. Rs. 8000
C. Rs. 8400
D. Rs. 8600

Correct Answer: Option A


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Half-yearly rate = 10/2 = 5%. Time = 2 half-years. Amount = 80000 * (1 + 5/100)^2 = 80000 * 1.1225 = Rs. 88200. Compound Interest = 88200 - 80000 = Rs. 8200.

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