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  1. Find compound interest on ₹ 5000 for 2 years at 10% per annum, compounded half-yearly.
    1. ₹ 1077.5
    2. ₹ 1072.5
    3. ₹ 1000
    4. ₹ 1100
Correct Option: A

Using the given formula ,

A = P1 +
r
2t
200

Interest is compounded half-yearly ,
Here, P = ₹ 5000 , r = 10% per annum , t = 2 years
So, A = 50001 +
10
4
200

A = 50001 +
5
4
100

A = 5000 ×
194481
=
194481
16000032

A = ₹ 6077.5
∴ CI = A - P
CI = ₹ (6077.5 – 5000) = ₹ 1077.5.



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