The compound interest on Rs. 1000 for 3 years at 10% per annum is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The compound interest on Rs. 1000 for 3 years at 10% per annum is:
A. Rs. 320
B. Rs. 331
C. Rs. 310
D. Rs. 340
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
A = 1000 × (1.1)³ = 1000 × 1.331 = 1331, CI = 1331 − 1000 = Rs. 331.

Discuss this Question (0)

No comments yet. Be the first to start the discussion!

Practice More Compound Interest Questions

Question #1
At what rate percent per annum will Rs. 40000 amount to Rs. 48400 in 2 years, compound interest compounded annually?
A. 8%
B. 12%
C. 14%
D. 10%

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Amount/Principal = 48400 / 40000 = 121 / 100 = (11 / 10)^2. Therefore, 1 + R/100 = 11/10 => R/100 = 1/10 => R = 10%.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest
Question #2
In what time will Rs. 1000 amount to Rs. 1331 at 10% per annum compound interest?
A. 2.5 years
B. 3.5 years
C. 2 years
D. 3 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
1000 × (1.1)^t = 1331 ⇒ (1.1)^t = 1.331 = (1.1)³ ⇒ t = 3 years.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest
Question #3
A sum of money invested at compound interest doubles itself in 13 years. In how many years will it become 4 times of itself?
A. 26 years
B. 19 years
C. 39 years
D. 32 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The sum doubles (2^1) in 13 years. It will become 4 (2^2) times in 2 * 13 = 26 years.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest