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The difference between simple interest and compound on Rs. 1200 for one year at 10% per annum reckoned half-yearly is:

Question:
The difference between simple interest and compound on Rs. 1200 for one year at 10% per annum reckoned half-yearly is:

[A].

Rs. 2.50

[B].

Rs. 3

[C].

Rs. 3.75

[D].

Rs. 4

Answer: Option B

Explanation:

S.I. = Rs 1200 x 10 x 1 = Rs. 120.
100
C.I. = Rs. 1200 x 1 + 5 2 – 1200 = Rs. 123.
100

Difference = Rs. (123 – 120) = Rs. 3.