The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 9600 for 2 years at 5% is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 9600 for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 20
B. Rs. 26
C. Rs. 22
D. Rs. 24
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
D = 9600 × 0.0025 = Rs. 24.

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Question #1
The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs. 408. Find the principal sum.
A. Rs. 5200
B. Rs. 5400
C. Rs. 5000
D. Rs. 4800

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 4% = 4 + 4 + (44)/100 = 8.16%. Given 8.16% of P = 408 => P = 408 / 0.0816 = Rs. 5000.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest
Question #2
A sum of money placed at compound interest doubles itself in 5 years. In how many years will it amount to eight times itself?
A. 25 years
B. 10 years
C. 20 years
D. 15 years

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
A sum becomes 2 times in 5 years. It will become 4 (2^2) times in 2 * 5 = 10 years. It will become 8 (2^3) times in 3 * 5 = 15 years.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest
Question #3
At what rate percent per annum will Rs. 8000 amount to Rs. 8820 in 2 years, compound interest compounded annually?
A. 4%
B. 5%
C. 8%
D. 6%

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Amount/Principal = 8820 / 8000 = 882 / 800 = 441 / 400 = (21 / 20)^2. Therefore, 1 + R/100 = 21/20 => R/100 = 1/20 => R = 5%.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest