Question

The difference between simple interest and compound interest on Rs. 1200 for one year at 10% per annum reckoned half-yearly is


Options:
A .  Rs. 2.50
B .  Rs. 3
C .  Rs. 3.75
D .  Rs. 4
E .  None of these
Answer: Option B

S.I.  = Rs. `((1200 xx 10 xx 1)/(100))` = Rs. 120

C.I. = Rs. `[ 1200 xx (1 xx 5/100)^2 - 1200 ]` = Rs. 123

`:.`      Difference  = Rs. (123 - 120) = Rs. 3



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