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What is the difference (in Rs.) between the compound interests on Rs. 4000 for 1 year at 12% per annum compounded yearly and half - yearly?

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What is the difference (in Rs.) between the compound interests on Rs. 4000 for 1 year at 12% per annum compounded yearly and half - yearly?
  • A14.4
  • B12.4
  • C10.4
  • D16.4
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CCommunity
Compound interest if it was compounded annually can be given as

⇒ CI = 4000{(1 + 12/100) - 1}

⇒ CI = 480

Compound interest if it was compounded half yearly can be given as

⇒ CI = 4000{(1 + 6/100)2 - 1} = 4000{(1.06)2 - 1}

⇒ CI = 4000 × 0.1236 = 494.4

So, difference = 494.4 - 480 = 14.4
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CCommunity
Compound interest if it was compounded annually can be given as

⇒ CI = 4000{(1 + 12/100) - 1}

⇒ CI = 480

Compound interest if it was compounded half yearly can be given as

⇒ CI = 4000{(1 + 6/100)2 - 1} = 4000{(1.06)2 - 1}

⇒ CI = 4000 × 0.1236 = 494.4

So, difference = 494.4 - 480 = 14.4