Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

The difference between the compound interest (compounded annually) and the simple interest on a sum of ₹5000 at a certain rate of interest for 2 years is ₹200. The rate of interest per annum is:

Options:

23%

25%

20%

22%

Correct Answer:

20%

Explanation:

Difference b/w CI and SI for 2 years = Principal × R% × R%

⇒ 200 = 5000 × \(\frac{R^2}{10000}\)

⇒ R2 = 400

⇒ R = 20%