SSC CGL Compound Interest question with solution
Compound InterestModerateSSC CGL 2024
Find the compound interest on ₹18,000 at 5% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.
- (A)₹2,025
- (B)₹1,800
- (C)₹1,755
- (D)₹1,845
Correct answer: (D) ₹1,845
Amount after 2 years = 18000 × (1 + 5/100)² = 19845. Compound interest = amount − principal = 19845 − 18000 = 1845. Note that the simple interest for the same period would be only 1800.
Shortcut: For 2 years, effective rate = 2r + r²/100 = 10.25% of 18000.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
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- Compound Interest
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- SSC CGL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CGL 2024 Tier 2 Question Paper — 18 January, Shift 1
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