Interest paid on both the principal and on accrued interest is called

simple interest

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interest yearly compounded

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compound interest

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interest half yearly compounded

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The correct option is C compound interest
Interest paid on both the principal and on accrued interest is called compound interest.

Compound interest is the interest on interest i.e. interest in the next period is then earned on the principal sum plus previously accumulated interest.

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