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Compound Interest MCQ & Answers [PDF Download]

Compound Interest is a vital topic in quantitative aptitude sections of competitive exams like Bank PO, SSC CGL, Railways, and other financial sector tests. These questions test understanding of interest...
1.

The value of a machine depreciates at 10% per annum. If its present value is ₹50,000, what will be its value after 3 years?

2.

A population of a town increases at the rate of 15% per annum. If the present population is 80,000, what was the population 2 years ago?

3.

At what rate percent per annum will ₹5,000 amount to ₹6,350 in 2 years when compounded annually?

4.

If ₹8,000 becomes ₹9,261 in 2 years at compound interest compounded semi-annually, find the rate of interest per annum.

5.

A sum of ₹25,000 is invested at 12% per annum compound interest. If the interest is compounded quarterly, what will be the amount after 2 years?

6.

The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 15% per annum is ₹3,225. Find the simple interest on the same sum for the same period at the same rate.

7.

A sum of money becomes 4 times in 2 years at compound interest. In how many years will it become 16 times?

8.

A bank offers compound interest at 8% per annum compounded half-yearly. If ₹10,000 is deposited, what will be the amount after 1.5 years?

9.

A sum of ₹6,000 is lent out at compound interest at 10% per annum. At the end of the first year, ₹1,200 is withdrawn. What will be the amount at the end of the second year?

10.

The ratio of compound interest to simple interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 20% per annum is:

11.

A sum invested at 20% per annum compound interest amounts to ₹21,600 in 2 years. What is the sum?

12.

The difference between compound interest and simple interest on ₹15,000 for 2 years is ₹96. Find the rate of interest per annum.

13.

A certain sum doubles itself in 5 years at compound interest. In how many years will it become 8 times of itself?

14.

If the simple interest on a sum for 2 years at 12% per annum is ₹3,000, what is the compound interest on the same sum for the same period at the same rate?

15.

A person invests ₹8,000 in a scheme that offers 15% compound interest per annum. After how many complete years will the investment first exceed ₹15,000?

16.

If ₹7,500 amounts to ₹10,935 in 3 years at compound interest, find the rate of interest per annum.

17.

At what rate percent compound interest per annum will ₹10,000 become ₹13,310 in 3 years?

18.

A sum of money at compound interest amounts to ₹2,420 in 2 years and ₹2,662 in 3 years. Find the rate of interest.

19.

The compound interest on ₹30,000 for 2 years at R% per annum is ₹6,450. Find the value of R.

20.

A man invested ₹20,000 at 10% compound interest per annum for 3 years. If the interest is compounded annually for the first year and half-yearly for the remaining period, find the amount.

21.

At compound interest, a sum becomes ₹1,800 in 2 years and ₹1,944 in 3 years. Find the principal.

22.

The effective rate of interest when ₹10,000 is invested for 1 year at 12% per annum compounded quarterly is:

23.

If the compound interest on a certain sum for 3 years at 10% per annum exceeds the simple interest by ₹310, find the sum.

24.

In how many years will ₹12,000 amount to ₹17,569 at 10% per annum compound interest?

25.

The difference between compound interest and simple interest on a sum for 3 years at 10% per annum is ₹620. Find the principal amount.

26.

If the compound interest on a sum for 3 years at 12.5% per annum is ₹4,238, find the principal.

27.

A factory machine's value depreciates by 8% every year. If its current value is ₹125,000, what was its value 2 years ago?