The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 8400 for 2 years at 5% is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 8400 for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 20
B. Rs. 18
C. Rs. 21
D. Rs. 19
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
D = 8400 × 0.0025 = Rs. 21.

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Question #1
The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 124. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 4500
B. Rs. 4000
C. Rs. 5000
D. Rs. 3500

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Difference for 3 years = P * (R/100)^2 * (3 + R/100) => 124 = P * (10/100)^2 * (3 + 10/100) => 124 = P * (1/100) * (3.1) => 124 = P * 0.031 => P = 124 / 0.031 = Rs. 4000.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest
Question #2
A sum of money placed at compound interest becomes double of itself in 5 years. In how many years will it become 128 times of itself?
A. 35 years
B. 40 years
C. 45 years
D. 30 years

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The sum becomes 2^1 times in 5 years. It will become 128 (2^7) times in 7 * 5 = 35 years.

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Question #3
The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 217. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 7000
B. Rs. 6500
C. Rs. 7500
D. Rs. 8000

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Difference for 3 years = P * (R/100)^2 * (3 + R/100) => 217 = P * (10/100)^2 * (3 + 10/100) => 217 = P * (1/100) * (3.1) => 217 = P * 0.031 => P = 217 / 0.031 = Rs. 7000.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest