Find the compound interest on Rs. 16800 at 10% per annum for 2 years. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the compound interest on Rs. 16800 at 10% per annum for 2 years.
A. Rs. 3528
B. Rs. 3864
C. Rs. 3696
D. Rs. 3360
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A = 16800 × 1.21 = 20328, CI = 20328 − 16800 = Rs. 3528.

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Question #1
What is the compound interest on Rs. 16000 for 1.5 years at 10% per annum, compounded half-yearly?
A. Rs. 2520
B. Rs. 2400
C. Rs. 2600
D. Rs. 2522

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Half-yearly rate = 10/2 = 5%. Time = 1.5 years = 3 half-years. Amount = 16000 * (1 + 5/100)^3 = 16000 * (1.05)^3 = 16000 * 1.157625 = Rs. 18522. Compound Interest = 18522 - 16000 = Rs. 2522.

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Question #2
The compound interest on Rs. 1000 for 3 years at 10% per annum is:
A. Rs. 310
B. Rs. 320
C. Rs. 331
D. Rs. 340

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A = 1000 × (1.1)³ = 1000 × 1.331 = 1331, CI = 1331 − 1000 = Rs. 331.

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Question #3
A sum of money at compound interest doubles itself in 5 years. In how many years will it become 8 times?
A. 20 years
B. 10 years
C. 25 years
D. 15 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Doubles in 5 years; 8 = 2³, so time = 5 × 3 = 15 years.

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