Aptitude - Compound Interest - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Compound Interest - General Questions (Q.No. 3)
3.
There is 60% increase in an amount in 6 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years at the same rate?
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let P = Rs. 100. Then, S.I. Rs. 60 and T = 6 years.
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100 x 60 | ![]() |
= 10% p.a. |
100 x 6 |
Now, P = Rs. 12000. T = 3 years and R = 10% p.a.
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= 3972. |
Discussion:
94 comments Page 1 of 10.
AKASH KADAM said:
1 week ago
For simple interest, 60% for the 6 years.
So, for one year it is - 10 % p.a.
Now the principle amount is- 12000.
We have to calculate the compound interest for 3 years.
On the 10% per annum rate.
So for the first year it's - 1200.
For the second year it's - 1320.
For the third year, it's - 1452.
Now add all of them - 1200 + 1320 + 1452.
= 3972.
So, for one year it is - 10 % p.a.
Now the principle amount is- 12000.
We have to calculate the compound interest for 3 years.
On the 10% per annum rate.
So for the first year it's - 1200.
For the second year it's - 1320.
For the third year, it's - 1452.
Now add all of them - 1200 + 1320 + 1452.
= 3972.
Shivani Nikam said:
11 months ago
-1 because they have taken P common.
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Shima said:
1 year ago
For 6 years = 60% increase.
i.e for 1 year = 10% pa.
i.e for 1 year = 10% pa.
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ROHIT said:
1 year ago
How did they get 10% as rate while calculating CI? Please explain the answer.
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Gaichalung kamei said:
2 years ago
160% increase..
160/100 = 8/5.
Let's assume 5 is the amount.
60% increase of 5 gives 8. There is a difference of 3 between 5 and 8. The given period is 6 yrs.
So, 6/3 = 2.
Now we can calculate the rate.
P × R × T/100 = 5 × R × 2/100 which gives 10%.
Now compound interest for 3 yrs with the same rate.
(11/10)³= 1331/1000.
The given principle is 12000. We get 12 as a multiplying factor.
now, CI = 331×12 = 3972.
160/100 = 8/5.
Let's assume 5 is the amount.
60% increase of 5 gives 8. There is a difference of 3 between 5 and 8. The given period is 6 yrs.
So, 6/3 = 2.
Now we can calculate the rate.
P × R × T/100 = 5 × R × 2/100 which gives 10%.
Now compound interest for 3 yrs with the same rate.
(11/10)³= 1331/1000.
The given principle is 12000. We get 12 as a multiplying factor.
now, CI = 331×12 = 3972.
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Rajdeep saha said:
2 years ago
C.I = {12,000(1+10/100)^3} - 12000.
=3,972 => (answer).
=3,972 => (answer).
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Nishu said:
2 years ago
@All
Here, -1 came from the formula of compound interest as;
C.I = Amount - Principal.
Here, -1 came from the formula of compound interest as;
C.I = Amount - Principal.
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Jay said:
2 years ago
From Where this -1 came? Please explain to me.
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Vattikuti shivaram said:
2 years ago
We can solve in a simple way also if we have 12000 as the principal amount then we can.
Divide with a 10% rate
By dividing 12000. With we get 1200 in three times because of three years of interest as SI;
And now doing 1200 we get 3 times 120 for three years CI
We know that ci is recursive with year one 120 divided by 1/10
Then we get 12;
Now 3*1200+3*120+12 = 3972.
Divide with a 10% rate
By dividing 12000. With we get 1200 in three times because of three years of interest as SI;
And now doing 1200 we get 3 times 120 for three years CI
We know that ci is recursive with year one 120 divided by 1/10
Then we get 12;
Now 3*1200+3*120+12 = 3972.
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Kal el said:
3 years ago
There is a difference between 'increase to' and 'increase by'.
So, please describe it clearly to understand.
So, please describe it clearly to understand.
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