The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 2400 for 2 years at 5% is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 2400 for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 6.00
B. Rs. 5.00
C. Rs. 7.20
D. Rs. 4.80
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
D = 2400 × (0.05)² = 2400 × 0.0025 = Rs. 6.

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Question #1
A sum of money amounts to Rs. 10584 in 2 years and Rs. 11113.20 in 3 years at compound interest. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 9000
B. Rs. 9400
C. Rs. 9200
D. Rs. 9600

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Rate = (11113.20/10584 − 1) × 100 = 5%. P = 10584 / 1.1025 = 9600.

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Question #2
A sum of money placed at compound interest becomes double of itself in 3 years. In how many years will it become 8 times of itself?
A. 15 years
B. 9 years
C. 6 years
D. 12 years

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The sum becomes 2^1 times in 3 years. It will become 8 (2^3) times in 3 * 3 = 9 years.

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Question #3
At what rate of compound interest will Rs. 12800 amount to Rs. 15488 in 2 years?
A. 12%
B. 15%
C. 10%
D. 8%

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
12800(1+r)² = 15488 ⇒ (1+r)² = 1.21 = (1.1)² ⇒ r = 10%.

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