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There is 60% increase in an amount in 6 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years at the same rate?

Options:
A .  Rs. 2160
B .  Rs. 3120
C .  Rs. 3972
D .  Rs. 6240
E .  None of these
Answer: Option C
 -    Let P = Rs. 100. Then, S.I. Rs. 60 and T = 6 years.
  R =   100 x 60   = 10% p.a. 100 x 6   Now, P = Rs. 12000. T = 3 years and R = 10% p.a.
 C.I. = Rs. [ 12000 x { ( 1 + 10 ) 3 - 1 } ] 100   = Rs.   12000 x
331   1000  
= 3972.

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