Question 49
EasyOriginal questionFind the difference between the compound interest (compounded annually) and the simple interest on ₹10,000 at 5% per annum for 2 years.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
For 2 years, CI − SI = .
= , so the difference is ₹25.
Worth noting
The difference is the interest on the first year's interest (5% of ₹500). ₹1,025 is the whole CI, not the difference.
- Concept
- CI − SI for 2 years
- Typical timeTypical
- 35 s
- Your timeYours
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