Compound Interest


  1. The compound interest on Rs. 12000 for 9 months at 20% per annum, interest being compounded quarterly is :









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    Given that , P = Rs. 12000 , Rate of interest =
    20
    = 5% per quarter , Time = 3 quarters
    4

    We can find required answer with the help of given formula ,
    ∴  C.I. = P 1 +
    R
    T − 1
    100

    C.I. = 12000 1 +
    5
    3 − 1
    100

    C.I. = 12000 1 +
    1
    3 − 1
    20

    C.I. = 12000
    21
    3 − 1
    20

    C.I. = 12000
    9261
    − 1
    8000

    Correct Option: C

    Given that , P = Rs. 12000 , Rate of interest =
    20
    = 5% per quarter , Time = 3 quarters
    4

    We can find required answer with the help of given formula ,
    ∴  C.I. = P 1 +
    R
    T − 1
    100

    C.I. = 12000 1 +
    5
    3 − 1
    100

    C.I. = 12000 1 +
    1
    3 − 1
    20

    C.I. = 12000
    21
    3 − 1
    20

    C.I. = 12000
    9261
    − 1
    8000

    C.I. = 12000
    9261 - 8000
    8000

    ∴ C.I. =
    12000 × 1261
    = Rs. 1891.5
    8000


  1. A certain sum will amount to ₹ 12,100 in 2 years at 10% per annum of compound interest, interest being compounded annually. The sum is









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    Given in question , Amount ( A ) = ₹ 12,100 , P = ? , Rate ( R ) = 10% , Time = 2 years
    Using the given formula ,

    A = P1 +
    R
    T
    100

    ⇒ 12100 = P 1 +
    10
    2
    100

    ⇒ 12100 = P
    11
    2
    100

    ⇒ 12100 = P ×
    121
    100

    Correct Option: D

    Given in question , Amount ( A ) = ₹ 12,100 , P = ? , Rate ( R ) = 10% , Time = 2 years
    Using the given formula ,

    A = P1 +
    R
    T
    100

    ⇒ 12100 = P 1 +
    10
    2
    100

    ⇒ 12100 = P
    11
    2
    100

    ⇒ 12100 = P ×
    121
    100

    ⇒  P =
    12100 × 100
    = ₹ 10000
    121



  1. In what time will Rs. 64,000 amount to Rs. 68,921 at 5% per annum, interest being compounded half yearly ?









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    Interest is compounded half yearly ,
    Here , Amount ( A ) = Rs. 68921 , P = Rs. 64,000

    Time = T half–years , Rate =
    5
    % per half year
    2

    A = P1 +
    R
    T
    100

    ⇒ 68921 = 64000 1 +
    5
    T
    200

    ⇒ 
    68921
    = 1 +
    1
    T
    64000 40

    ⇒ 
    68921
    =
    41
    T
    64000 40

    41
    3 =
    41
    T
    4040

    Correct Option: D

    Interest is compounded half yearly ,
    Here , Amount ( A ) = Rs. 68921 , P = Rs. 64,000

    Time = T half–years , Rate =
    5
    % per half year
    2

    A = P1 +
    R
    T
    100

    ⇒ 68921 = 64000 1 +
    5
    T
    200

    ⇒ 
    68921
    = 1 +
    1
    T
    64000 40

    ⇒ 
    68921
    =
    41
    T
    64000 40

    41
    3 =
    41
    T
    4040

    Equating powers on both sides , we get
    ⇒  T = 3 half years =
    3
    = 1
    1
    years
    22


  1. The principal that yields a compound interest of ₹
    420 during the second year at 5% per annum is









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    Given that , Compound Interest ( CI ) = ₹ 420 , P = ? , Rate ( R ) = 5%
    Let the principal be Rs. P.
    According to the question,

    P1 +
    R
    2 − P1 +
    R
    = 420
    100100

    P1 +
    R
    .1 +
    R
    − 1 = 420
    100100

    ⇒  P 1 +
    R
    ×
    R
    = 420
    100100

    ⇒  P 1 +
    5
    ×
    5
    = 420
    100100

    Correct Option: C

    Given that , Compound Interest ( CI ) = ₹ 420 , P = ? , Rate ( R ) = 5%
    Let the principal be Rs. P.
    According to the question,

    P1 +
    R
    2 − P1 +
    R
    = 420
    100100

    P1 +
    R
    .1 +
    R
    − 1 = 420
    100100

    ⇒  P 1 +
    R
    ×
    R
    = 420
    100100

    ⇒  P 1 +
    5
    ×
    5
    = 420
    100100

    ⇒  P1 +
    1
    = 420 × 20
    20

    ⇒  P ×
    21
    = 420 × 20
    20

    ⇒  P =
    420 × 20 × 20
    = ₹ 8000
    21



  1. On a certain principal the compound interest compounded annually for the second year at 10% per annum is ₹ 132. The principal is









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    Let principal be Rs. P.
    Here , Compound Interest ( CI ) = ₹ 132 , P = ? , Rate ( R ) = 10% , Time = 2 years

    Interest in 1 year =
    PRT
    100

    Interest in 1 year =
    P × 10 × 1
    = ₹
    P
    10010

    According to question,
    ∴  P1 +
    R
    2 − 1
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒  P1 +
    10
    2 − 1
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒  P
    11
    2 − 1
    P
    = 132
    1010

    ⇒  P
    121
    − 1 -
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒  P
    121 - 100
    -
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒ 
    21P
    P
    = 132
    10010

    Correct Option: C

    Let principal be Rs. P.
    Here , Compound Interest ( CI ) = ₹ 132 , P = ? , Rate ( R ) = 10% , Time = 2 years

    Interest in 1 year =
    PRT
    100

    Interest in 1 year =
    P × 10 × 1
    = ₹
    P
    10010

    According to question,
    ∴  P1 +
    R
    2 − 1
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒  P1 +
    10
    2 − 1
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒  P
    11
    2 − 1
    P
    = 132
    1010

    ⇒  P
    121
    − 1 -
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒  P
    121 - 100
    -
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒ 
    21P
    P
    = 132
    10010

    ⇒ 
    21P − 10P
    = 132
    100

    ⇒ 
    11P
    = 132
    100

    ⇒  P =
    132 × 100
    = ₹ 1200
    11