What is the interest payable on ₹12,000 for 3 months at the rate of 10% per annum, if interest is compounded quarterly ?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
As the interest is compounded quarterly.
So, actual rate = \(\frac{10}{4}\)% = 2.5%
Formula used here is :-
Amount = Principal + Interest
Amount = P$(1 \;+\; \frac{R}{100})^t$
Compound interest = 12000 [ 1 + \(\frac{2.5}{100}\) ]¹ - 12000
= 12000 [ \(\frac{41}{40}\) ]¹ - 12000
= 12300 - 12000
= Rs. 300