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  1. The compound interest on Rs. 24000 at 10% per annum for 1
    1
    years,
    2
    interest being compounded semi-annually is :
    1. Rs. 3783
    2. Rs. 3777
    3. Rs. 3780
    4. Rs. 3781
Correct Option: A

Here , P = Rs. 24000 , Rate = 10% per annum = 5% per half year

Time = 1
1
years = 3 half years
2

∴  C.I. = P 1 +
R
T − 1
100

C.I. = 24000 1 +
5
3 − 1
100

C.I. = 24000 1 +
1
3 − 1
20

C.I. = 24000
21
3 − 1
20

C.I. = 24000
9261
− 1
8000

C.I. = 24000
9261 - 8000
8000

C.I. = 24000 ×
1261
8000

C.I. =
24000 × 1261
= Rs. 3783
8000



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