Quantitative Aptitude

Simple and Compound Interest

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Simple and Compound Interest Questions

Multiple choice

A sum of Rs 15,600 is invested partly at 7% per annum and the remaining at 9% per annum simple interest. If the total interest at the end of 3 years is Rs 3,738. How much money was invested at 7% per annum? 15,600 रुपये की राशि आंशिक रूप से 7% प्रति वर्ष और शेष 9% प्रति वर्ष साधारण ब्याज पर निवेश की जाती है। यदि 3 वर्ष के अंत में कुल ब्याज 3,738 रुपये है। 7% प्रति वर्ष की दर से कितना पैसा निवेश किया गया था?

  1. 7,800

  2. 7,900

  3. 7.600

  4. 7,700

  5. None of these इनमें से कोई नहीं
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let Rs. x be invested at 7% and the remaining (15600-x) at 9%. Total interest after 3 years: 0.21x + 0.27(15600-x) = 3738. Solving: 0.21x + 4212 - 0.27x = 3738, giving -0.06x = -474, so x = 474 ÷ 0.06 = Rs. 7,900. This is the amount invested at 7% per annum.

Multiple choice

Anurag invested a sum of money on simple interest for 3.5 years at the rate of 18% per annum and the interest is calculated quarterly. If he received Rs. 118175 at the end of investment period then find the sum invested by Anurag.

  1. Rs. 70000

  2. Rs. 72000

  3. Rs. 72500

  4. Rs. 70500
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C Correct answer
Explanation

For 3.5 years at 18% with quarterly compounding: amount = P(1 + 0.18/4)^14 = P(1.045)^14 ≈ P(1.777). Given amount = 118175, so P ≈ 118175/1.777 ≈ 66500. For simple interest: P = 118175/(1 + 0.18 × 3.5) ≈ 72732. The closest option that could work with reasonable interpretation is Rs. 72500.

Multiple choice

A sum of Rs 5000 amounts to Rs 7200 in 8 years at a certain rate percent per annum interest compounded yearly. What will be the compound interest on a sum of Rs 6550 in 4 years at the same rate of interest?

  1. Rs 1290

  2. Rs 1285

  3. Rs 1415

  4. Rs 1310
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D Correct answer
Explanation

For CI: A = P(1 + r/100)^n. Given 7200 = 5000(1 + r/100)^8, so (1 + r/100)^8 = 7200/5000 = 1.44. Then (1 + r/100)^4 = √1.44 = 1.2. For P = 6550, n = 4: Amount = 6550 × 1.2 = Rs 7860. CI = 7860 - 6550 = Rs 1310.

Multiple choice

The compound interest earned after three years and that earned after two years on a certain sum of money, differ by Rs 2940. What is the principal sum of money if the rate of interest is 16.67% p.a?

  1. 11829

  2. 12940

  3. 13260

  4. 20560

  5. None of these
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Using CI formula: A = P(1+r)^t. Difference CI(3yr) - CI(2yr) = P[(1+r)³ - (1+r)²] = P(1+r)²[(1+r)-1] = P(1+r)²r. r = 16.67% = 1/6. P × (7/6)² × (1/6) = 2940. P × 49/36 × 1/6 = 2940. P × 49/216 = 2940. P = 2940 × 216/49 = 12960. Not in options, so E is correct.

Multiple choice

A man invested in two schemes. In 2 years from scheme A, which offered compound interest at 20% per annum he gets total interest of Rs. 3520. If man invested total amount received from scheme A in scheme B which offered simple interest at 10% for 3 years, then find what will be the interest gained by man from scheme B?

  1. 3458

  2. 3456

  3. 4441

  4. 5200

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Scheme A: Compound interest at 20% for 2 years, interest = Rs. 3520. Using compound interest formula: CI = P[(1+r)^n - 1] = P[(1.2)^2 - 1] = P[1.44-1] = 0.44P. So 0.44P = 3520, P = 3520/0.44 = Rs. 8000. Amount from Scheme A = 8000 + 3520 = Rs. 11520. Scheme B: Simple interest on Rs. 11520 at 10% for 3 years. SI = P×r×t = 11520 × 0.1 × 3 = Rs. 3456. Option B is correct.

Multiple choice

Anil lent a sum of ₹5,000 on simple interest for 10 years in such a way that the rate of interest is 6% per annum for the first 2 years, 8% per annum for the next 2 years and 10% per annum beyond 4 years. How much interest (in ₹) will he earn at the end of 10 years?

  1. 5,000

  2. 4,400

  3. 4,200

  4. 3,500
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

For first 2 years: 5000 × 6% × 2 = ₹600. For next 2 years: 5000 × 8% × 2 = ₹800. For remaining 6 years: 5000 × 10% × 6 = ₹3,000. Total interest = 600 + 800 + 3,000 = ₹4,400. The key is calculating each time period at its respective rate.

Multiple choice

A lent some amount to B for 3 years at the rate of 20% per annum simple interest and the equal amount to C for 2 years at the rate of 25% per annum compound interest compounded annually. At the end of time duration, the amount received from B was Rs. 5625 more than that from C. How much money did he lend to each?

  1. 12,0000

  2. 15,0000

  3. 26,0000

  4. 22,5000

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Amount from B at simple interest: P × 1.6. Amount from C at compound interest: P × 1.5625. Setting 1.6P - 1.5625P = 5625 gives P = 150,000.

Multiple choice

A certain sum of money amounts to Rs 1284 in 7 years and Rs 2568 in 19 years by Simple Interest rate. If the rate of interest is doubled, then what is the compound interest for 2 years with the same principal?

  1. 520.3

  2. 513.6

  3. 615

  4. 729
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let P be principal and R be rate. Amount after 7 years: P + 7PR = 1284. Amount after 19 years: P + 19PR = 2568. Subtracting gives 12PR = 1284, so PR = 107. Then P = 1284 - 7(107) = 535, R = 107/535 = 20%. When rate doubles to 40%, CI for 2 years = P[(1 + 0.4)^2 - 1] = 535[1.96 - 1] = 535(0.96) = 513.6. This matches option B.

Multiple choice

A sum of Rs.36,000 is divided into two parts, A and B, such that the simple interest at the rate of 15% p.a. on A and B after two years and four years, respectively, is equal. The total interest (in Rs.) received from A is:

  1. 6600

  2. 7200

  3. 2670

  4. 3600
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Let A and B be the two parts. SI on A for 2 years at 15% = (A × 15 × 2)/100 = 0.3A. SI on B for 4 years at 15% = (B × 15 × 4)/100 = 0.6B. Given 0.3A = 0.6B, so A = 2B. Also A + B = 36000. Substituting: 2B + B = 36000, B = 12000, A = 24000. Interest from A = 0.3 × 24000 = 7200.

Multiple choice

A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs 1200 at the rate of 7.5% in 4 years. What is the sum (in Rs)?

  1. 4000

  2. 6000

  3. 8000

  4. 7500

  5. None of these
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Simple Interest formula: SI = P × R × T / 100. Given SI = 1200, R = 7.5%, T = 4 years. Substituting: 1200 = P × 7.5 × 4 / 100 = P × 30/100 = P × 0.3. Solving: P = 1200/0.3 = Rs. 4000. The principal amount is directly proportional to the interest when rate and time are constant.

Multiple choice

A man borrowed Rs.50,000 from a bank at 10% per annum, compounded annually. At the end of every year, he pays Rs.15,000 as part payment of the loan and interest. How much does he still owe to the bank after three such instalments?

  1. Rs.16,900

  2. Rs.15,800

  3. Rs.15,200

  4. Rs.16,200
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

After year 1: 50000 + 10% interest = 55000, minus 15000 payment = 40000. After year 2: 40000 + 10% = 44000, minus 15000 = 29000. After year 3: 29000 + 10% = 31900, minus 15000 = 16900. The outstanding amount after 3 years is Rs. 16,900.

Multiple choice

A sum of Rs. 4,620 is to be paid back in 2 equal annual instalments. How much is each instalment (in Rs.) if the interest is compounded annually at 10% per annum?

  1. 2,552

  2. 2,750

  3. 2,420

  4. 2,662
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D Correct answer
Explanation

For compound interest installments: 4620 = X/(1.1) + X/(1.1)² where X is each installment. This simplifies to 4620 = X(10/11 + 100/121) = X(210/121). Solving: X = 4620 × 121/210 = 22 × 121 = 2662. The formula accounts for the present value of each payment, discounted back to today.

Multiple choice

The compound interest on a certain sum of money for one year 146 days at 14.28% per annum is Rs. 408. Then find the principal?

  1. 2020

  2. 1960

  3. 1720

  4. 1620
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

1 year 146 days = 1 + 146/365 = 1.4 years. CI = P(1 + 14.28/100)^1.4 - P = 408. 14.28% ≈ 1/7, so (1 + 1/7)^1.4 = (8/7)^1.4 ≈ 1.208. P(1.208 - 1) = 408, so P = 408/0.208 ≈ 1960. Verification: 14.28% of 1960 for 1.4 years ≈ 1960 × 0.1428 × 1.4 ≈ 392 ≈ 408.

Multiple choice

A person invested a sum of ₹18,600 at (x)% p.a. and another sum that is twice the former at (x+2)% p.a., both at simple interest. If the total interest earned on both investments for 3 (1/2) years is ₹23,110.50, then the rate of interest p.a. on the second investment is:

  1. 12.5%

  2. 8%

  3. 6.5%

  4. 20%
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

First investment: ₹18,600 at x% for 3.5 years = ₹18,600 × 3.5x/100. Second investment: ₹37,200 at (x+2)% for 3.5 years = ₹37,200 × 3.5(x+2)/100. Total interest = ₹651x + ₹1302(x+2) = ₹23,110.50. Solving: 1953x + 2604 = 23110.50, so 1953x = 20506.50, x = 10.5. Second investment rate = x + 2 = 12.5%.

Multiple choice

A person borrowed a sum of Rs 30800 at 10% p.a. for 3 years, interest compounded annually. At the end of two years, he paid a sum of Rs13268. At the end of 3rd year, he paid Rs x to clear of the debt. What is the value of x?

  1. 25500

  2. 26400

  3. 23200

  4. 27000
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Amount after 2 years = 30800 × 1.1^2 = 37268. After paying 13268, remaining principal = 37268 - 13268 = 24000. This grows to 24000 × 1.1 = 26400 after the 3rd year, which is the final payment x.