The simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 10% is Rs. 1000. The compound interest on the same sum for 2 years at 10% is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 10% is Rs. 1000. The compound interest on the same sum for 2 years at 10% is:
A. Rs. 1050
B. Rs. 1000
C. Rs. 1100
D. Rs. 1025
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
P = 100000/(10×2) = 5000. CI = 5000 × 0.21 = 1050.

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Question #1
In how many years will Rs. 8000 amount to Rs. 8820 at 5% per annum compound interest?
A. 4 years
B. 2 years
C. 1 year
D. 3 years

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
8000(1.05)^t = 8820 ⇒ (1.05)^t = 1.1025 ⇒ t = 2.

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Question #2
In how many years will Rs. 4000 amount to Rs. 4630.50 at 5% per annum compound interest?
A. 3.5 years
B. 3 years
C. 2.5 years
D. 2 years

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
4000(1.05)^t = 4630.50 ⇒ (1.05)^t = 1.157625 = (1.05)³ ⇒ t = 3.

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Question #3
What will be the compound interest on Rs. 7500 at 4% per annum for 2 years?
A. Rs. 624
B. Rs. 608
C. Rs. 612
D. Rs. 616

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
A = 7500 × (1.04)² = 7500 × 1.0816 = 8112, CI = 8112 − 7500 = Rs. 612.

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