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Quantitative Aptitude • Simple & Compound InterestMedium

What is the compound interest on ₹4,075 for 2 years at 20% per year, compounded annually?

A. ₹815
B. ₹1,793✓ Correct Answer
C. ₹5,868
D. ₹1,630

💡 Solution & Explanation

Year 1 interest = 20% of ₹4,075 = ₹815, so the amount becomes ₹4,890. Year 2 interest = 20% of ₹4,890 = ₹978. Total compound interest = ₹1,793. Simple interest would be only ₹1,630; the extra is interest earned on the first year's interest.

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