ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

COMPOUND INTEREST

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Re. 1. The sum (in Rs.) is:
A
625
B
725
C
6250
D
7250
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The difference between the compounded annually and the simple interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs. 20.

Detailed explanation-2: -The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 100.

Detailed explanation-3: -Simple interest is based on the principal amount of a loan or deposit. In contrast, compound interest is based on the principal amount and the interest that accumulates on it in every period.

Detailed explanation-4: -Expert-Verified Answer the difference between simple interest and compound interest on a certain sum of money at 20% per annum for 2 years is 48.

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