Find the compound interest on Rs. 9000 at 8% per annum for 2 years. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Find the compound interest on Rs. 9000 at 8% per annum for 2 years.
A. Rs. 1512
B. Rs. 1500
C. Rs. 1497.60
D. Rs. 1524.80
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A = 9000 × (1.08)² = 9000 × 1.1664 = 10497.60, CI = 10497.60 − 9000 = Rs. 1497.60.

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Question #1
The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 441. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 430
B. Rs. 410
C. Rs. 435
D. Rs. 420

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 10% = 10 + 10 + (1010)/100 = 21%. Simple interest rate = 10 * 2 = 20%. Given 21% of sum = 441 => 1% of sum = 21. Simple Interest = 20% of sum = 20 * 21 = Rs. 420.

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Question #2
What sum will amount to Rs. 2315.25 in 3 years at 5% compound interest?
A. Rs. 2000
B. Rs. 1800
C. Rs. 2100
D. Rs. 1900

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
P = 2315.25 / (1.05)³ = 2315.25 / 1.157625 = 2000.

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Question #3
The compound interest on Rs. 3900 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
A. Rs. 780
B. Rs. 858
C. Rs. 819
D. Rs. 897

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A = 3900 × 1.21 = 4719, CI = 4719 − 3900 = Rs. 819.

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