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Q · Compound InterestModerate · 45s
For ₹5000 at 12% p.a. for 2 years, find (CI − SI).
TopicCompound Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyModerate
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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SI = ₹1200; CI = ₹1272; Difference = ₹72.
Final Answer: Option A - ₹72.00