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Quantitative Aptitude • Simple & Compound InterestMedium

What is the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on ₹3,700 for 2 years at 20% per year?

A. ₹148✓ Correct Answer
B. ₹740
C. ₹296
D. ₹1,480

💡 Solution & Explanation

For 2 years, compound interest is more than simple interest only because of the interest on the first year's interest. That extra = principal × (rate/100)² = 3,700 × (20/100)² = ₹148. You can check by working out both: simple interest is ₹1,480 and compound interest is ₹1,628.

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