Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

What will be the compound interest on a sum of Rs.46875 for 2 years at 12% p.a., if the interest is compounded 8-monthly?

Options:

₹12160 

₹13474 

₹12174 

₹12194 

Correct Answer:

₹12174 

Explanation:

12 Months ⇒ 12%

 8 Months ⇒  8% = \(\frac{2}{25}\)

                    Principal     :         Amount 

8 month            25         :             27

8 month            25         :             27

8 month            25         :             27    

                      15625      :         19683      ⇒ 4058 (C.I.)

                         ↓×3                                       ↓×3

                    46875 (given)                        12174 Ans.