RRB Technician 2014 Ques 2

Question: The compound interest on Rs. 2000 for 1 year at the rate of 8% per annum, when the interest is compounded; semiannually, is

Options:

A) Rs. 163.20

B) Rs. 2163.20

C) Rs. 2000

D) None of these

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

  • Principal =Rs. 2000 Time = 1 yr = 2 half years
    $ \therefore $ $ n=2 $ Rate = 8% per annum = 4% half-yearly $ Cl=2000{{( 1+\frac{4}{100} )}^{2}}-2000 $ $ =216320-2000=Rs.163.20 $