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SIMPLE & COMPOUND INTEREST MCQs

Compound Interest, Simple Interest, Interest (combined)

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Question 61.

Manish earns an interest of Rs 1656 for the third year and Rs 1440 for the second year on the same sum. Find the rate of interest if it is lent at compound interest:

  1.    18
  2.    12
  3.    15
  4.    10
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 15

 -     Interest on Rs 1440 = Rs 216 for the third year        

Compound Interest: Compound interest is the interest that is earned on the initial principal, plus all previously accumulated interest. It is calculated using the formula: A = P (1 + r/n) ^nt, where A is the total amount, P is the principal amount, r is the rate of interest per annum, t is the time in years and n is the number of times the interest is compounded in a year.

Given:
Manish earns an interest of Rs 1656 for the third year and Rs 1440 for the second year on the same sum.

We need to find the rate of interest if it is lent at compound interest.

To solve this problem, we can use the above formula for compound interest.

Let P = Principal Amount
Let r = Rate of interest
Let t1 = Time for which interest of Rs 1656 was earned
Let t2 = Time for which interest of Rs 1440 was earned

Now, we can write the equation as follows:

1656 = P (1 + r/n) ^n(t1)
1440 = P (1 + r/n) ^n(t2)

Subtracting the two equations, we have:

216 = P (1 + r/n) ^n(t1) - P (1 + r/n) ^n(t2)

Simplifying, we have:

216 = P (1 + r/n)^n(t1 - t2)

Since t1 - t2 = 1

216 = P (1 + r/n)^n

Dividing both sides by P, we have:

(1 + r/n)^n = 216/P

Taking log on both sides, we have:

n log (1 + r/n) = log (216/P)

Rearranging, we have:

r/n = (log (216/P))/n

Now, substituting the given values, we have:

r/n = (log (216/P))/n = (log (216/P))/3

Therefore, the rate of interest (r) = 3 (log (216/P))

Now, substituting the given values, we have:

r = 3 (log (216/P)) = 3 (log (216/1000)) = 3 (log (0.216))

Therefore, the rate of interest (r) = 3 (log (0.216)) = 3 (-1.67) = -5.01

Therefore, the rate of interest (r) = -5.01%

Therefore, the correct answer is Option C - 15.

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Question 62.

If the difference between the simple interest and compound interests on some principal amount at 20% for 3 years is Rs. 48, then the principal amount is

  1.    648
  2.    600
  3.    375
  4.    350
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 375
 -     For three years      Sum = Difference x  (100)3           r2(300 + r)           =  48 x (100)3   202 (300 + 20)       =  Rs. 375
Question 63.

What sum invested for 2 years at 12% compounded annually will grow to Rs. 4390.40.....

  1.    4000
  2.    3875
  3.    3800
  4.    3500
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 3500
 -     P   (1+ R  ) T = Amount     100         P    (1+ 12 ) 2  = 4390.40       100             P  ( 112 ) 2  = 4390.40       100             P =  43904000  = 3500.     112 x 112  
Question 64.

A sum of money is borrowed and paid back in two annual instalments of Rs. 882 each allowing 5% compound interest. The sum borrowed was:

  1.    1620
  2.    1640
  3.    1680
  4.    1700
  5.    None of thees
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 1640
 -   =    882 + 882 ( 1+ 5 ) 100 ( 1+ 5 ) 2 100   =   882 x 20 + 882 x 400   21 441  = Rs. 1640
Question 65.

Divide Rs. 3903 between A and B, so that A's Share at the end of 7 years may equal to B's share at the end of 9 years, compound interest being at 4 percent.

  1.    2018 and 1885
  2.    2028 and 1875
  3.    2008 and 1895
  4.    2038 and 1865
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 2028 and 1875
 -   We have (A's present share) ( 1+ 4 ) 7  = (B's present share) ( 1+ 4 ) 9         100 100                 A's present share = ( 1+ 4 ) 2   B's present share 100       = ( 26 ) 2 = 676     25 625         Dividing Rs. 3903 in the ratio of 676:625           A's present share = 676  of Rs. 3903
Question 66.

Some money was lent on 4% C.I. If the difference in interest of second and the first year is Rs. 88, find out the sum

  1.    50000
  2.    55000
  3.    60000
  4.    65000
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option B. -> 55000

 -   Interest on Rs. 100 for the year = Rs. 4   Interest on Rs. 100 for the second year      = 100   (  1+ 4  ) 2 - 1 100    - 4                = Rs. 4.16     Now if Rs. 4.16 - Rs. 4 = Rs. 0.16 is the difference then principal = Rs. 100   Now if Rs. 88 is the difference then principal = 100 x 88  = Rs. 55,000             16      

Let the sum of money lent be "P". Then, the interest earned for the first year is given by P * 4/100 = 0.04P.

For the second year, the interest earned is given by P * (4/100)^2 = 0.00016P.

The difference in interest between the second and first year is given as Rs. 88. Therefore, we have:

0.00016P - 0.04P = 88

Simplifying the above equation, we get:

0.04P(1 - 0.04) = 88

0.96P = 88

P = 88/0.96 = 55000

Hence, the sum of money lent is Rs. 55000, which corresponds to option B.

In summary, the solution to the problem involves the following steps:

  • Let the sum of money lent be "P".
  • Use the formula for calculating compound interest to find the interest earned for the first year: P * 4/100 = 0.04P.
  • Use the same formula to find the interest earned for the second year: P * (4/100)^2 = 0.00016P.
  • Calculate the difference in interest between the second and first year: 0.00016P - 0.04P = 88.
  • Simplify the equation to get P = 55000, which is the sum of money lent.

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Question 67.

Vibhor borrows Rs 65,000 at 10% per annum simple interest for 3 years and lends it at 10% per annum compound interest for 3 years. Find his gain after three year.

  1.    1300
  2.    1315
  3.    2000
  4.    2015
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 2015

 -     S.I. on Rs 65000 @ 10% for years       = 65000 x 10 x 3  = Rs 19500                  100           C.I. on Rs 65000 @ 10% for 3 years       = 65000  ( 1+ 10 100  ) 3 - 65000           = 65000 11 x 11 x 11 -10 x 10 x 10 1000

Simple Interest: Interest calculated only on the principal amount or the initial sum of money borrowed or invested. It is calculated as the product of the principal amount, the interest rate and the time period.
Formula: SI = (P x R x T)/100
Where,
P = Principal amount
R = Rate of interest
T = Time period

Compound Interest: Interest calculated on the principal amount and the interest generated in the previous periods. It is calculated as the sum of principal amount and interest on the principal amount for the specified period of time.
Formula: CI = P (1 + R/100)^T - P
Where,
P = Principal amount
R = Rate of interest
T = Time period

In the given question, Vibhor borrows Rs 65,000 at 10% per annum simple interest for 3 years and lends it at 10% per annum compound interest for 3 years.
The simple interest earned by Vibhor in 3 years = (65000 x 10 x 3)/100
= Rs 19,500
The compound interest earned by Vibhor in 3 years = 65000 (1 + 10/100)^3 - 65000
= Rs 2015
Thus, Vibhors gain after 3 years is Rs 2015.
Hence, the correct answer is Option D - 2015.

If you think the solution is wrong then please provide your own solution below in the comments section .

Question 68.

A sum of money becomes Rs. 6690 after three years and Rs. 10035 after six years on compound interest. The sum is -

  1.    4400
  2.    4445
  3.    4460
  4.    4520
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 4460
 -   Let the principal be P, then     P ( 1+ R ) 3  = 6690 ...(i)   100     and P ( 1+ R ) 6  = 10,035 ...(ii)   100     Now, Dividing (ii) by (i), we get   ( 1+ R ) 3 = 10035 = 3   100 6690 2     Px 3  = 6690   2     P = 6690 x 2  = Rs. 4460   3  
Question 69.

A sum of money at compound interest amounts to Rs. 578.40 in 2 years and to Rs. 614.55 in 3 years. The rate of interest per annum is

  1.    4%
  2.    5%
  3.    6.25%
  4.    8.33%
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option C. -> 6.25%
 -     Rate = (614.55-578.40)x100   578.40
Question 70.

A sum of Rs. 12,000 deposited at compound interest becomes double after 5 years. After 20 years, it will become:

  1.    96000
  2.    120000
  3.    124000
  4.    192000
  5.    None of these
 Discuss Question
Answer: Option D. -> 192000
 -   12000 x  ( 1+ R )  5  = 24000 =>  ( 1+ R  ) 5 = 2         100 100              (  ( 1+ R  ) 5 100 )  4  = 24 = 16    ( 1+ R  ) 20 100  = 16   P ( 1+ R )  20 100  = 16P        12000  ( 1+ R  ) 20  = 16 x 12000 = 192000    

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