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Calculate the amount and the compound interest on Rs. 8,000 for 112 years at 10% per annum compounded half-yearly.

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Rs. 9,248 and Rs. 1,248
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Rs. 9,499 and Rs. 1,499
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Rs. 9,372 and Rs. 1,372
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D
Rs. 9,261 and Rs. 1,261
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Solution

The correct option is D Rs. 9,261 and Rs. 1,261
Amount A=P(1+rn)nt
Here, P=8000,r=10100=0.1,t=1.5,n=2
A=8000(1+0.12)2×1.5
=8000(1.05)3
=9261
Compound interest =92618000=1261
Option D is correct.

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