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Question : If interest is compounded half-yearly, then find the compound interest on INR 8,000 at 20% p.a. for 1 year.

Option 1: INR 1,675

Option 2: INR 1,690

Option 3: INR 1,685

Option 4: INR 1,680


Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024
Answer (1)
Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 1,680


Solution : Use :
Amount = P(1+ $\frac{r}{n}​)^{nt}$, where
r =  interest rate (decimal)
P = Principal
n = number of terms in a year
t =  time period
According to the question
Amount = P(1+ $\frac{r}{n}​)^{nt}$
Now,
⇒ Amount = 8000(1+ $\frac{0.20}{2}​)^{2 × 1}$
= 8000(1+ $0.10)^{2}$
= 8000 × 1.21  = 9680
Compound Interest  = Amount − Principal = 9680 − 8000 = INR 1,680
Hence, the correct answer is INR 1680.

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