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Q · Compound InterestModerate · 45s
For ₹10,000 at 8% p.a. for 3 years, find the difference between CI (annual) and SI.
TopicCompound Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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SI = ₹2400; CI = ₹2597.12; Difference = ₹197.12.
Final Answer: Option A — ₹197.12