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251.

In 3 years Rs. 3000 amounts to Rs. 3993 at x% compound interest, compounded annually. The value of x is

A. 10
B. 8
C. 5
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">3</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">3</td></tr></table>
Answer» B. 8
252.

The sum for 2 years gives a compound interest of Rs. 3225 at the rate of 15% per annum. The sum is

A. Rs. 10000
B. Rs. 20000
C. Rs. 15000
D. Rs. 32250
Answer» B. Rs. 20000
253.

The compound interest on Rs. 24000 at 10% per annum for 11years, 2

A. Rs. 3783
B. Rs. 3777
C. Rs. 3780
D. Rs. 3781
Answer» B. Rs. 3777
254.

What would be the compound interest of Rs. 25000 for 2 years at the rate of 5% per annum ?

A. Rs. 2500
B. Rs. 2562.5
C. Rs. 2425.25
D. Rs. 5512.5
Answer» C. Rs. 2425.25
255.

The compound interest on Rs. 1000 at 10% per annum for 3 years in (Rs.) is :

A. Rs. 1331
B. Rs. 331
C. Rs. 300
D. Rs. 1300
Answer» C. Rs. 300
256.

In what time (in years) will Rs. 8000 amount to Rs. 9261 at 5% per annum, compounded annually?

A. 3
B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">3</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2</td></tr></table>
C. 4
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">4</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2</td></tr></table>
Answer» B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">3</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2</td></tr></table>
257.

A sum of money amounts to Rs. 6655 at the rate of 10% compounded annually for 3 years. The sum of money is

A. Rs. 5000
B. Rs. 5500
C. Rs. 6000
D. Rs. 6100
Answer» B. Rs. 5500
258.

If a sum of Rs. 12500 is invested for 1 year at 12% per annum interest being compounded semiannually, then interest earned is :

A. Rs.1505
B. Rs.1535
C. Rs.1545
D. Rs.1550
Answer» D. Rs.1550
259.

A sum of Rs. 3000 amounts to Rs. 6000 in two years at compound interest. The interest for four years is :

A. Rs. 9000
B. Rs. 12000
C. Rs. 6000
D. Rs. 3000
Answer» B. Rs. 12000
260.

A man invested a sum of money at compound interest. It amounted to Rs. 2420 in 2 years and to Rs. 2662 in 3 years. Find the sum.

A. Rs. 1000
B. Rs. 2000
C. Rs. 5082
D. Rs. 3000
Answer» C. Rs. 5082
261.

If a sum of money placed at compound interest becomes 3 times of itself in 3 years. In how many years will it be 9 times at the same rate of interest ?

A. 6 years
B. 9 years
C. 12 years
D. 5 years
Answer» B. 9 years
262.

The simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 yr at 8 % pa is half the compound interest on 8000 for 2 yr at 10 % pa. Find the sum on which simple interest is calculated

A. 3500
B. 3800
C. 4000
D. 3600
Answer» B. 3800
263.

During the first year, the population of a village is increased by 5% and the second year, it is diminished by 5%. At the end of the second year, its population was 47880. What was the population at the beginning of the first year ?

A. 45500
B. 48000
C. 43500
D. 53000
Answer» C. 43500
264.

SBI lent 1331 lakh to the TATA group at compound interest and got 1728 lakh after 3 yr. What is the rate of interest charged, if compounded annually?

A. 11%
B. 9.09%
C. 12%
D. 8.33%
Answer» C. 12%
265.

A sum of money lent at compound interest for 2 yr at 20 % pa would fetch 964 more, if the interest was payable half-yearly than if it was payable annually. What is the sum ?

A. 40000
B. 60000
C. 90000
D. 500000
Answer» B. 60000
266.

The compound interest on a sum of 4000 becomes 630.50 in 9 months. Find the rate of interest, if interest is compounded quarterly.

A. 20%
B. 23%
C. 19%
D. 21%
Answer» B. 23%
267.

Income of Shantanu was 4000. In the first 2 yr. his income decreased by 10% and 5% respectively but in the third year, the income increased by 15%. What was his income at the end of third year ?

A. 3933
B. 4000
C. 3500
D. 3540
Answer» B. 4000
268.

The simple interest for certain sum in 2 yr at 4% pa is 80. What will be the compound interest for the same sum, if conditions of rate and time period are same ?

A. 91.60
B. 81.60
C. 71.60
D. 80
Answer» C. 71.60
269.

What amount will be received on a sum of 1750 in 2

A. 2125
B. 2122.85
C. 2100
D. 2200
Answer» C. 2100
270.

A sum invested for 3 yr compounded at 5%, 10% and 20% respectively. In 3 yr, if the sum amounts to 16632, then find the sum.

A. 11000
B. 12000
C. 9000
D. 15000
Answer» C. 9000
271.

A man borrows 5100 to be paid back with compound interest at the rate of 4 % pa by the end of 2 yr in two equal yearly installments. How much will each installment be ?

A. 2704
B. 2800
C. 3000
D. 2500
Answer» B. 2800
272.

An amount is invested in a bank at compound rate of interest . The total amount, including interest, after first and third year is 1200 and 1587, respectively . What is the rate of interest ?

A. 10 %
B. 3.9 %
C. 12 %
D. 15 %
Answer» E.
273.

If Rs. 10000 amounts to Rs. 11664 invested in compound interest (compounded annually) for two years then the annual rate of compound interest is

A. 10%
B. 9%
C. 8%
D. 6%
Answer» D. 6%
274.

A sum of 11000 was taken as loan. This is to be paid in two equal annual installments. If the rate of interest be 20% compounded annually, then the value of each installment is

A. 7500
B. 7000
C. 7100
D. 7200
Answer» E.
275.

A sum of 8448 is to be divided between A and B who are respectively 18 and 19 yr old, in such a way that if their shares be invested at 6.25 % per annum at compound interest, they will receive equal amounts on attaining the age of 21 yr. The present share of A is

A. 4225
B. 4352
C. 4096
D. 4000
Answer» D. 4000
276.

Divided Rs. 3903 between A and B, so that A's share at the end of 7 years may equal to B's share at the end of 9 years, compound interest being at 4 per cent ?

A. Rs. 2028, Rs. 1875
B. Rs. 2018, Rs. 1885
C. Rs. 2008, Rs. 1895
D. Rs. 2038, Rs. 1865
Answer» B. Rs. 2018, Rs. 1885
277.

Akash borrows 65000 at 10% per annum simple interest for 3 yr and lends it at 10% per annum compound interest for 3 yr , Find his gain after three years. ?

A. 2015
B. 1330
C. 1300
D. None of these
Answer» B. 1330
278.

A father divided his property between his two sons A and B. A invests the amount at compound interest of 8% per annum and B invests the amount at 10% per annum simple interest. At the end of 2 yr, the interest received by B is 1336 more than the interest received by A. Find the share of A in the father's property of 25000. ?

A. 12000
B. 13000
C. 12500
D. 10000
Answer» E.
279.

What is the difference between the compound interest and simple interest calculated on an amount of 16200 at the end of 3 yr at 25% pa? (Rounded off to two digits after decimal)

A. 3213.44
B. 3302.42
C. 3495.28
D. 3290.63
Answer» E.
280.

Divide 2602 between M and N, so that the amount of M after 7 yr is equal to the amount of N after 9 yr, the interest being compounded at 4% pa.

A. 1352, 1250
B. 1400, 1350
C. 1415, 1300
D. 1500, 1450
Answer» B. 1400, 1350
281.

A person invested a certain amount at simple interest at the rate of 6 percent annum earning Rs. 900 as an interest at the end of three years. Had the interest been compounded every year. How much more interest would he have earned on the same amount with the same interest after three years ?

A. Rs. 38.13
B. Rs. 25.33
C. Rs. 55.08
D. Rs. 35.30
Answer» D. Rs. 35.30
282.

The difference between the simple and the compound interest compounded every six months at the rate of 10 percent per annum at the end of two years is Rs. 124.05. What is the sum ?

A. Rs. 10000
B. Rs. 6000
C. Rs. 12000
D. Rs. 8000
Answer» E.
283.

The cash price of a refrigerator is Rs. 7044. A customer paid Rs. 2000 in case and promised to pay the remaining money in 3 yearly equal instalments at the rate of 5% per annum compound interest. What is the value of each instalment ?

A. Rs. 1865
B. Rs. 1868.28
C. Rs. 1752
D. Rs. 1852.20
Answer» E.
284.

Vijay obtains a loan of 64000 against his fixed deposits. If the rate of interest be 2.5 paise per rupee per annum. Calculate the compound interest payable after 3 years?

A. Rs. 4921
B. Rs. 5020
C. Rs. 4821
D. Rs. 4920
Answer» B. Rs. 5020
285.

Find what is that first years in which a sum of money will become more than double in amount if put out at compound interest at the rate of 10% per annum ?

A. 6th years
B. 7th years
C. 8th years
D. Data inadequate
Answer» D. Data inadequate
286.

Find the amount which Shyam will get on Rs. 4096, if he gives it for

A. Rs. 5,813
B. Rs. 4,515
C. Rs. 4,913
D. Rs. 5,713
Answer» D. Rs. 5,713
287.

A sum of Rs. 550 was taken as a loan. This is to be repaid in two equal annual instalments. if the rate of interested be 20% compound annually then the value of each instalment is ?

A. Rs. 421
B. Rs. 396
C. Rs. 360
D. Rs. 350
Answer» D. Rs. 350
288.

If the simple interest on certain sum of money be Rs. 40 for 2 years and the compound interest on the same sum at the same rate and for the same time be Rs. 45. What is the principle ?

A. Rs. 70
B. Rs. 90
C. Rs. 85
D. Rs. 80
Answer» E.
289.

Neeraj saves Rs. 400 at the end of each year and lends this saving at 5% p.a. compound interest, How much will it worth at the end of 3 years ?

A. Rs. 1312. 50
B. Rs. 1284
C. Rs. 1315
D. Rs. 1324.05
Answer» E.
290.

A sum of Rs. 2000 amounts to Rs. 4000 in two years at compound interest. In how many years will the same amount become Rs. 8000 ?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
Answer» C. 6
291.

A sum of money invested at compound interest amounts to Rs. 800 in 3 years and to Rs. 840 in 4 years. The rate of interest per annum is :

A. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">2</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2</td></tr></table>
B. 4%
C. 5%
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">6</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>2</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">3</td></tr></table>
Answer» D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">6</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>2</center></td><td rowspan="2">%</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">3</td></tr></table>
292.

The compound interest on a sum of Rs. 5000 at 8% per annum for 9 months when interest is compound quarterly is :

A. Rs. 300
B. Rs. 300.12
C. Rs. 306.04
D. Rs. 308
Answer» D. Rs. 308
293.

A sum of Rs. 2420 is accumulated in 2 years at 10% compund interest on a certain amount. Then the original amount is :

A. Rs. 1000
B. Rs. 2000
C. Rs. 1500
D. Rs. 2500
Answer» C. Rs. 1500
294.

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

A. Rs. 1750
B. Rs. 2089.70
C. Rs. 1891.50
D. Rs. 2136.40
Answer» D. Rs. 2136.40
295.

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

A. 8000
B. 6000
C. 12000
D. 10000
Answer» E.
296.

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

A. 3 years
B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">2</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td><td rowspan="2">years</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2</td></tr></table>
C. 2 years
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2">1</td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>1</center></td><td rowspan="2">years</td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">2</td></tr></table>
Answer» E.
297.

The principal that yields a compound interest of

A. 7,000
B. 5,000
C. 8,000
D. 6,000
Answer» D. 6,000
298.

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

A. 1250
B. 1000
C. 1200
D. 1320
Answer» D. 1320
299.

The sum of money which becomes 2420 at 10 % rate of compound interest after two years is

A. 2000
B. 1000
C. 2500
D. 1500
Answer» B. 1000
300.

When principal = S, rate of interest = 2r % p.a, then a person will get after 3 years at compound interest

A. <table><tr><td rowspan="2"> </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>6Sr</center></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">100</td></tr></table>
B. <table><tr><td rowspan="2"> S</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2">1 + </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>r</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td><sup>3</sup></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">100</td></tr></table>
C. <table><tr><td rowspan="2"> S</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2">1 + </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>r</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td><sup>3</sup></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">50</td></tr></table>
D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2"> 3S</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2">1 + </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>r</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td><sup>3</sup></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">100</td></tr></table>
Answer» D. <table><tr><td rowspan="2"> 3S</td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-oparen-h1.gif"></td><td rowspan="2">1 + </td><td style="border-bottom:1px solid #000000;vertical-align:bottom;padding-bottom:2px;"><center>r</center></td><td rowspan="2"><img src="https://www.indiabix.com/_files/images/data-interpretation/common/15-sym-cparen-h1.gif"></td><td><sup>3</sup></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center;">100</td></tr></table>