The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 5800 for 2 years at 5% is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 5800 for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 14.00
B. Rs. 15.00
C. Rs. 14.50
D. Rs. 13.50
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
D = 5800 × 0.0025 = Rs. 14.50.

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Question #1
At what rate percent compound interest will Rs. 625 become Rs. 676 in 2 years?
A. 3%
B. 4%
C. 5%
D. 6%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
625(1+r)² = 676 ⇒ (1+r)² = 1.0816 = (1.04)² ⇒ r = 4%.

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Question #2
The compound interest on a sum for 1 year at 10% compounded half-yearly is Rs. 102.50. The sum is:
A. Rs. 950
B. Rs. 1100
C. Rs. 1050
D. Rs. 1000

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A = P(1.05)² = 1.1025P, CI = 0.1025P = 102.50 ⇒ P = 1000.

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Question #3
The simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 15% is Rs. 600. The compound interest on the same sum for 2 years at 15% is:
A. Rs. 690
B. Rs. 660
C. Rs. 675
D. Rs. 645

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
P = 60000/(15×2) = 2000. CI = 2000[(1.15)² − 1] = 2000 × 0.3225 = 645.

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