Compound Interest · UPSC CDS/OTA · Question 24 of 30

Compound Interest – Question 24

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Topic
Compound Interest
Subject
Mathematics
Difficulty
PYQ
Solve Time
45–60 sec

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Q · Compound InterestPYQ · 45s

On ₹12,000 at 10% p.a. for 2 years, the compound interest equals:

TopicCompound Interest
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyPYQ
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

Step-by-Step Solution

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CI = SI + extra = ₹2400 + ₹120 = ₹2520.

Final Answer: Option A — ₹2520.00
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Compound Interest Question 24 – UPSC CDS/OTA