A sum was lent for one year at the rate of 16 percent per annum on compound interest (compounding annually). If the compounding had been done half yearly, then the interest would have increased by Rs. 64. What was the sum lent?
Rs. 10000
We are given the difference in the interest earned when compounding is done annually versus half-yearly and need to find the initial sum lent, which is the principal. Compound Interest Compound interest is the interest calculated on the principal amount and the accumulated interest from previous periods. Therefore, the correct answer is Rs. 10000.
Important Questions from Compound Interest
A person borrowed Rs. 10000 on compound interest at the rate of 40 percent per annum. If the interest is compounded half yearly, then what will be the amount to be paid after 1.5 years?
The difference between the compound interest (compounding annually) and the simple interest on a sum of money at the rate of 40 per cent per annum for 2 years is Rs. 2400. What is the amount?
In how many years will a sum of Rs.1875 amount to Rs.2187 at 8 percent p.a. compound interest?
A sum of money has increased by 45% in 9 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years at the same rate?
At a certain rate of compound interest a certain sum amounts to Rs. 64800 in 4 years and Rs. 93312 in 6 years. What is the compound interest earned in fifth year?
