What is the difference between the compound interests on Rs. 5000 for 1 years at 4% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

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Question: What is the difference between the compound interests on Rs. 5000 for 1 years at 4% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

[A].

Rs. 2.04

[B].

Rs. 3.06

[C].

Rs. 4.80

[D].

Rs. 8.30

Answer: Option A

Explanation:

C.I. when interest
compounded yearly    
= Rs. 5000 x 1 + 4 x 1 + x 4
100 100
= Rs. 5000 x 26 x 51
25 50
= Rs. 5304.
C.I. when interest is
compounded half-yearly
= Rs. 5000 x 1 + 2 3
100
= Rs. 5000 x 51 x 51 x 51
50 50 50
= Rs. 5306.04

Difference = Rs. (5306.04 – 5304) = Rs. 2.04