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  1. The compound interest on Rs. 64,000 for 3 years, compounded annually at 7.5% p.a. is
    1. Rs. 14,400
    2. Rs. 15,705
    3. Rs. 15,507
    4. Rs. 15,075
Correct Option: C

Here , Amount ( A ) = ? , P = Rs. 64,000 , Rate = 7.5% , Time = 3 years
Using the given formula ,

A = P1 +
R
T
100
A = 640001 +
7.5
3
100
A = 640001 +
3
3
40
A = 64000
43
3
40
A =
64000 × 43 × 43 × 43
= Rs. 79507
40 × 40 × 40

∴ C.I. = Amount ( A ) - Principal ( P )
∴  C.I. = Rs. (79507 – 64000) = Rs. 15507



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