The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 328. 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 of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 328. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 324
B. Rs. 320
C. Rs. 310
D. Rs. 326
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 5% = 5 + 5 + (55)/100 = 10.25%. Simple interest rate = 5 * 2 = 10%. Given 10.25% of sum = 328 => 1% of sum = 32. Simple Interest = 10% of sum = 10 * 32 = Rs. 320.

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Question #1
Find the compound interest on Rs. 2500 at 8% per annum compounded half-yearly for 1 year.
A. Rs. 204
B. Rs. 200
C. Rs. 208
D. Rs. 212

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Half-yearly rate = 4%, n=2. A = 2500 × (1.04)² = 2500 × 1.0816 = 2704, CI = 2704 − 2500 = Rs. 204.

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Question #2
A sum of money at compound interest becomes 10 times in 2 years. In how many years will it become 100 times?
A. 3 years
B. 4 years
C. 5 years
D. 6 years

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
100 = 10², so 2 × 2 = 4 years.

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Question #3
At what rate percent per annum will Rs. 20000 amount to Rs. 23328 in 2 years, compound interest compounded annually?
A. 10%
B. 8%
C. 6%
D. 12%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Amount/Principal = 23328 / 20000 = 11664 / 10000 = (108 / 100)^2. Therefore, 1 + R/100 = 1.08 => R = 8%.

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