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A sum is taken for two years at 16% p.a. If interest is compounded after every three months, the number of times for which interest is charged in two years is:

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8
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4
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6
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9
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Solution

The correct option is A 8
The correct answer is option (a).
We know that, the rate of interest is considered after every three months.
In the same way, the time period for amount in a year will four times.
If amount is taken for 2 year, then 4×2=8 times charged in two year.

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