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Q · Compound InterestDifficult · 45s
Find the compound interest on ₹6000 at 15% p.a. for 3 years (annual compounding).
TopicCompound Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyDifficult
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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CI = 6000[(1.15)^3 − 1] = ₹3125.25.
Final Answer: Option A - ₹3125.25