Question

Calculate the compound interest on Rs 6000 at 10% per annum for two years.

Answer 1

Given

Rate of interest = 10% per annum

Principal for the first year = Rs 6000

Interest for the first year = Rs (6000 × 10 × 1) / 100

= Rs 600

Amount at the end of first year = Rs 6000 + Rs 600

= Rs 6600

Principal for the second year = Rs 6600

Interest for the second year = Rs (6600 × 10 × 1) / 100

= Rs 660

Amount for the second year = Rs 6600 + Rs 660

= Rs 7260

Therefore, compound interest for 2 years = final amount – (original) Principal

= Rs 7260 – Rs 6000

We get,

= Rs 1260