Question

The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a sum for 2 years at $8\%$ per annum is Rs. 160. If the interests were compounded half yearly, the difference in interests in two years will be nearly

• A. Rs. 501.22
• B. Rs.612.24
• C. Rs. 246.82
• D. Rs.486.72

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rs. 501.22

Given, principle amount is same for both simple and compound interest at 8% for 2 years.
According to question,
$C.I.-S.I.=160$
$\Rightarrow P{(1+\frac{8}{100})}^2-P-\frac{P\times 8\times 2}{100}=160$
$\Rightarrow P[{\left(\frac{108}{100}\right)}^2-1-\frac{16}{100}]=160$
$\Rightarrow P\times 0.0064=160$
$\Rightarrow P=25000$
If the compound interest was compounded half-yearly, then the new difference between the two interests will be
$25000{(1+\frac{8}{100})}^4-25000-\frac{25000\times 8\times 2}{100}$
$\Rightarrow 34012.22-25000-4000=Rs.5012.22$