ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPOUND INTEREST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mr Tan deposited $5000 into the Bank of OCBC .How much interest will he get at the end of 2 years with a simple interest of 2% per year.
A
$5300
B
$200
C
$5200
D
$300
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Here, we will find simple interest (SI) using the formula PRN100 where, P is principal amount i.e. Rs. 5000, R is rate of interest i.e. 5% and N is time period i.e. 2 years. Thus, simple interest is Rs. 500.

Detailed explanation-2: -Therefore, the simple interest is Rs. 600.

Detailed explanation-3: -5832∴ C.I. = A-P = Rs. 5832-5000= Rs. 832 (c)

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