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  1. The compound interest on Rs. 12000 for 9 months at 20% per annum, interest being compounded quarterly is :
    1. Rs. 1750
    2. Rs. 2089.70
    3. Rs. 1891.50
    4. Rs. 2136.40
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



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