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151.

Find the interest on Rs.25000 at 12% p.a compounded annually for 3 years._x005F_x000D_

A. 9000
B. 9833.4
C. 10123.2
D. 10678.9
Answer» D. 10678.9
152.

Find the finance charge for an average daily balance of $8431.10 with monthly interest rate of 1.4%

A. 98.04
B. 88.04
C. 68.04
D. 118.04
Answer» E.
153.

Find the effective rate of interest for an investment that earns 5 1/2% per year, compounded continuously

A. 0.0565
B. 0.0575
C. 0.0585
D. 0.0595
Answer» B. 0.0575
154.

Find the compound interest to the nearest rupee on Rs.7500 for 2 years 4 months at 12% p.a. reckoned manually?

A. 2284
B. 2176
C. 2097
D. 2235
Answer» B. 2176
155.

Find the compound interest on Rs.16,000 at 20% per annum for 9 months, compounded quartely.

A. Rs.2522
B. Rs.2422
C. Rs.3522
D. Rs.2322
Answer» B. Rs.2422
156.

Find the compound interest on Rs. 62500 at 21% per annum for 1.5 years.

A. Rs. 20695
B. Rs. 19687.5
C. Rs. 20687.5
D. Rs. 21638.5
Answer» D. Rs. 21638.5
157.

Find the compound interest on Rs. 16,000 at 20% per annum for 9 months, compounded quarterly

A. 2422
B. 2522
C. 2622
D. 2722
Answer» C. 2622
158.

Find the compound interest on Rs. 10,000 in 2 years at 4% per annum, the interest being compounded half-yearly.

A. 524.32
B. 624.32
C. 724.32
D. 824.32
Answer» E.
159.

Find the C.I. on Rs. 15,225 for 9 months at 16% per annum compounded quarterly ?

A. Rs. 1911
B. Rs. 1909
C. Rs. 1901
D. Rs. 1907
Answer» D. Rs. 1907
160.

Find the annual interest rate that produces $100,000 from $20,000 in 15 years.

A. 0.0933
B. 0.1033
C. 0.1133
D. 0.1233
Answer» D. 0.1233
161.

Find the compound interest on Rs. 6,500 for 4 years if the rate of interest is 10% p.a. for the first 2 years and 20% per annum for the next 2 years?

A. Rs. 3845
B. Rs. 4826
C. Rs. 5142
D. Rs. 4415
Answer» C. Rs. 5142
162.

Find compound interest on Rs. 8000 at 15% per annum for 2 years 4 months, compounded annually

A. 2109
B. 3109
C. 4109
D. 6109
Answer» C. 4109
163.

Find compound interest on Rs. 7500 at 4% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.

A. 612
B. 712
C. 812
D. 912
Answer» B. 712
164.

Find compound interest on Rs. 7500 at 4% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually

A. Rs.512
B. Rs.515
C. Rs.612
D. Rs.522
Answer» D. Rs.522
165.

Example:Given an amount needed(future value) of $3300 in 4 years at an interest rate of 11% compounded anually,Find the present value and the amount of interest earned

A. 1126.19
B. 1237
C. 2863
D. 1892
Answer» B. 1237
166.

Divide Rs. 1301 between A and B, so that the amount of A after 7 years is equal to the amount of B after 9 years, the interest being compounded at 4% per annum.

A. Rs.625
B. Rs.626
C. Rs.286
D. Rs.627
Answer» B. Rs.626
167.

Determine the nominal rate of interest if:The periodic rate is 1.75% per quarter.

A. 0.07
B. 0.08
C. 0.09
D. 0.1
Answer» B. 0.08
168.

Determine the nominal rate of interest if:_x005F_x000D_ The periodic rate is 0.83% per month

A. 0.07
B. 0.08
C. 0.09
D. 0.1
Answer» E.
169.

Compound interest on a certain sum of money at 20% per annum for 2 years is Rs.5995. What is the SI on the same money at 8% per annum for 6 years ?

A. Rs. 5989
B. Rs. 6540
C. Rs. 7844
D. Rs. 6789
Answer» C. Rs. 7844
170.

Calculate the principal if an amount of Rs. 441 is received on compound interest at the rate of 5% per annum after 2 years._x005F_x000D_

A. Rs.400
B. Rs.390
C. Rs.380
D. Rs.350
Answer» B. Rs.390
171.

Compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at the rate of 11% per annum is Rs 1160.5. What will be the simple interest (in Rs) for the same_x005F_x000D_ amount at the same rate of interest for 2 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 9000
B. 1000
C. 1100
D. 1050
Answer» D. 1050
172.

Compound interest earned on a sum for the second and the third years are Rs.1200 and Rs.1440 respectively. Find the rate of interest ?

A. 20% p.a
B. 15% p.a
C. 18% p.a
D. 24% p.a
Answer» B. 15% p.a
173.

Calculate the periodic interest rate corresponding to:9.0% compounded quarterly

A. 3.45
B. 2.25
C. 5.25
D. 6.25
Answer» C. 5.25
174.

Calculate the future value of $3,000 invested at 7% for 5 years

A. 4207.66
B. 5207
C. 4376
D. 5687
Answer» B. 5207
175.

Calculate the effective interest rate compounded quarterly of a 13% annual rate.

A. 0.1365
B. 0.14665
C. 0.1565
D. 0.1665
Answer» B. 0.14665
176.

Calculate the effective interest rate of a 10% annual rate compounded continuously.

A. 0.0952
B. 0.1052
C. 0.1152
D. 0.1252
Answer» C. 0.1152
177.

Calculate the amount on Rs. 1875 for 2 year at 4% per annum, compounded yearly.

A. Rs. 676
B. Rs. 776
C. Rs. 1778
D. Rs. 2028
Answer» E.
178.

At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs 50000 become Rs 73205 in 2 years?

A. 21 percent
B. 19 percent
C. 17 percent
D. 15 percent
Answer» B. 19 percent
179.

At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs 20000 become Rs 23328 in 2 years?

A. 8 percent
B. 16 percent
C. 24 percent
D. 12 percent
Answer» B. 16 percent
180.

At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs 10000 become Rs 12321 in 2 years?

A. 22 percent
B. 11 percent
C. 7 percent
D. 15 percent
Answer» C. 7 percent
181.

At what rate of compound interest (in %) per annum will a sum of Rs. 15,000 become Rs. 18,150 in 2 years?

A. 11
B. 10
C. 9
D. 12
Answer» C. 9
182.

At a certain rate of interest the compound interest of 3 years and simple interest of 5 years for certain sum of money is respectively Rs. 1513.2 and Rs. 2400. Find the common rate of interest per annum ?

A. 0.05
B. 0.06
C. 0.04
D. 0.03
Answer» B. 0.06
183.

At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs 20000 become Rs 25088 in 2 years?

A. 24 percent
B. 8 percent
C. 12 percent
D. 16 percent
Answer» D. 16 percent
184.

An article costs Rs 50 presently. The rate of inflation is 300%. What will be cost of this article after two years?

A. Rs 200
B. Rs 600
C. Rs 800
D. Rs 1000
Answer» D. Rs 1000
185.

Assume that money can be invested at 8% compounded quarterly,which is larger,$2500 now or $3800 in 5 years?

A. 1557.29
B. 2557.29
C. 2567
D. 2457
Answer» C. 2567
186.

At 3% annual interest compounded monthly, how long will it take to double your money?

A. 20.1
B. 21.1
C. 22.1
D. 23.1
Answer» E.
187.

An amount of 5,000 is invested at a fixed rate of 8 per cent per annum. What amount will be the value of the investment in five years time, if the interest is compounded annually

A. 7346.64
B. 8346
C. 3456
D. 4567
Answer» B. 8346
188.

An amount of money was lent for 3 years. What will be the difference between the simple  and the compound interest earned on it at the same rate?I. The rate of interest was 8 p.c.p.a.II. The total amount of simple interest was Rs. 1200

A. I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer
B. alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
C. Both I and II are not sufficient to answer
D. Both I and II are necessary to answer
Answer» E.
189.

Albert invested Rs. 8000 in a scheme for 2 years at compound interest rate 5% p.a. How much amount will Albert get on maturity of the fixed deposit  ?

A. Rs. 8840
B. Rs. 8800
C. Rs. 8810
D. None
Answer» E.
190.

A sum of Rs 8000 is borrowed at compound interest at the rate of 7% per annum. What will be the amount (in Rs) after 2 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 1154.4_x005F_x000D_
B. 13600_x005F_x000D_
C. 9159.2_x005F_x000D_
D. 9428.6
Answer» D. 9428.6
191.

A woman invests Rs. 2000 at the start of each year at 5% C.I. per annum. How much will her investments be at the end of the 2nd year?

A. Rs. 4305
B. Rs. 430
C. Rs. 4355
D. Rs. 4350
Answer» B. Rs. 430
192.

A sum of Rs 8000 becomes Rs 12500 in 2 years at a certain rate of compound interest. What will be the sum (in Rs) after 3 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 13175_x005F_x000D_
B. 14225
C. 12575
D. 15625
Answer» E.
193.

A sum of Rs 6000 is borrowed at compound interest at the rate of 8% per annum. What will be the amount (in Rs) after 2 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 6998.4
B. 6960
C. 6784.4
D. 6869.4
Answer» B. 6960
194.

A sum of Rs. 8,000 is deposited for 3 years at 5% per annum compound interest (compounded annually). The difference of interest for 3 years and 2 years will be_x005F_x000D_

A. Rs. 387
B. Rs. 441
C. Rs. 469
D. Rs. 503
Answer» C. Rs. 469
195.

A sum of Rs 6000 becomes Rs 7200 in 2 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 7434_x005F_x000D_
B. 8244_x005F_x000D_
C. 7864_x005F_x000D_
D. 7986
Answer» E.
196.

A sum of Rs 20000 becomes Rs 32000 in 12 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 2 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 21750
B. 22050
C. 23250
D. 24650
Answer» C. 23250
197.

A sum of Rs 4000 becomes Rs 6000 in 1 year at a certain rate of compound interest. What will be the sum (in Rs) after 4 years?

A. 16250
B. 12000
C. 20250
D. 19500
Answer» D. 19500
198.

A sum of Rs 5000 becomes Rs 8000 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 8640_x005F_x000D_
B. 8260_x005F_x000D_
C. 8880_x005F_x000D_
D. 9220
Answer» B. 8260_x005F_x000D_
199.

A sum of Rs 4000 becomes Rs 5800 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 2 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 4430_x005F_x000D_
B. 5450_x005F_x000D_
C. 5290_x005F_x000D_
D. 4970
Answer» D. 4970
200.

A sum of Rs 2500 becomes Rs 8100 in 2 years at a certain rate of compound interest. What will be the sum (in Rs) after 4 years?_x005F_x000D_

A. 29824
B. 36284
C. 41624
D. 26244
Answer» E.