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Simple and compound interest
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Take a full mock →Q1 · Simple and compound interest · EASY
What is the simple interest on Rs 5,000 for 2 years at a rate of 8% per annum?
Q2 · Simple and compound interest · MEDIUM
Find the compound interest on Rs 1,000 for 2 years at 10% per annum, compounded annually.
Q3 · Simple and compound interest · MEDIUM
A sum of Rs 2,000 is invested at 10% per annum compounded half-yearly for 1 year. What is the total interest earned?
Q4 · Simple and compound interest · EASY
What will be the simple interest on a sum of Rs 2,400 at a rate of 5% per annum for 3 years?
Q5 · Simple and compound interest · MEDIUM
What is the difference between the compound interest (compounded annually) and the simple interest on Rs 8,000 for 2 years at 5% per annum?