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BANKING GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following methods is being adopted by Banks for calculating and applying interest on Savings Bank accounts?
A
On monthly products based on minimum balance between 10th and last working day.
B
Daily balance is counted and interest is paid accordingly
C
On average quarterly balance.
D
On average half yearly balance.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Here’s the simple interest formula: Interest = P x R x T. P = Principal amount (the beginning balance). R = Interest rate (usually per year, expressed as a decimal). T = Number of time periods (generally one-year time periods).

Detailed explanation-2: -The Correct Answer is Reserve Bank of India(RBI).

Detailed explanation-3: -A savings account is an interest-bearing deposit account held at a bank or other financial institution. Though these accounts typically pay a modest interest rate, their safety and reliability make them a great option for parking cash you want available for short-term needs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Low-balance method, where interest is paid based on the lowest balance in the account for any day in that period, and . Investable-balance method, where interest is paid on a percentage of the balance, excluding the amount set aside for reserve requirements.

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