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 9 of 10.
Pavan said:
10 years ago
I am getting confusion on this problem can anyone tell me in easy way.
Prasad said:
10 years ago
Sir question says there is an increase of 60% in amount. How can you take 60 as SI?
Rahul said:
10 years ago
Brother the answer should be 3852 and a simpler method could be 10 percent of 12000 = 1200 + 10% of 12000 + 10% of 1200 = 1200 + 120 and so on the last will be 1200 + 120 + 12 so grand total 3852.
Arvindsamy said:
9 years ago
Guys your discussions and solutions are very useful. Thank you all guys.
Aditya said:
10 years ago
S.I is interest on Principle.
C.I is interest of interest.
C.I is interest of interest.
Rohani said:
1 decade ago
Why we take S.I as 60 and what is the difference between S.I and C.I?
Hari said:
1 decade ago
How to find p=100?
Aparna said:
1 decade ago
How could it come 331/1000? Shall anyone explain me please?
Sandeep said:
1 decade ago
Please explain How (1+10/100)^3 is calculated?
ANGITA said:
1 decade ago
How SI was 60?
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