Question

    A person deposits ₹12,000 in a bank offering a 5%

    interest rate compounded annually. After 2 years, how much interest will he have earned?
    A ₹1,230 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B ₹1,200 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C ₹1,250 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D ₹1,260 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Compound Interest formula: CI = P(1 + r/100)^t − P Here, P = ₹12,000, r = 5%, t = 2 years CI = 12,000(1 + 0.05)^2 − 12,000 CI = 12,000(1.1025) − 12,000 CI = 13,230 − 12,000 = ₹1,230 Correct answer: a) ₹1,230

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