Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Numerical Ability

Topic

Compound Interest

Question:

If compound interest for 4th year is Rs.3000 @ 10% p.a. then find the compound interest for 8th year.

Options:

Rs. 3993

Rs. 1461.1

Rs. 4392.3

Rs. 1331.2

Correct Answer:

Rs. 4392.3

Explanation:

10% = \(\frac{1}{10}\)

Ratio of Principal to Amount = 10 : 11

         4th Year   :     8th Year

             104      :       114

⇒        10000    :     14641

⇒ 10000R = 3000 (given)

⇒ 1R = \(\frac{3}{10}\)

⇒ 14641R = 14641 × \(\frac{3}{10}\) = 4392.3/-