Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

Rs. 7205 are invested in a scheme of compound interest (compounded annually). If the rate of interest is 20% per annum, then what is the interest earned (in Rs) in 1 year?

Options:

1422

1540

1441

1544

Correct Answer:

1441

Explanation:

Compound interest in 1 year = Simple interest for 1 year 

                                           = $\frac{Principal\;\times\;rate}{100}$

                               = $\frac{7205\;\times\;20}{100}$ = Rs. 1441