The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 420. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 420. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 410
B. Rs. 380
C. Rs. 390
D. Rs. 400
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
For 2 years at 10%, effective compound interest rate is 10 + 10 + (1010)/100 = 21%. Effective simple interest rate is 10 * 2 = 20%. Given 21% of sum = 420, then 1% of sum = 20. Simple Interest = 20% of sum = 20 * 20 = Rs. 400.

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Question #1
The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 1050. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 1040
B. Rs. 1000
C. Rs. 1025
D. Rs. 950

Correct Answer: Option B


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 = 1050 => 1% of sum = 50. Simple Interest = 20% of sum = 20 * 50 = Rs. 1000.

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Question #2
At what rate percent per annum will Rs. 5000 amount to Rs. 5618 in 2 years at compound interest?
A. 6%
B. 8%
C. 7%
D. 5%

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
5000(1+r)² = 5618 ⇒ (1+r)² = 1.1236 = (1.06)² ⇒ r = 6%.

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Question #3
What sum will amount to Rs. 10816 in 2 years at 4% compound interest?
A. Rs. 10400
B. Rs. 10200
C. Rs. 9800
D. Rs. 10000

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
P = 10816 / (1.04)² = 10816 / 1.0816 = 10000.

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