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simple-compound-interest-l2 MCQ — 10 Practice Questions with Answers

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Q1. In an error clinic, Imran writes: "Rs 1000 at 10 percent for 3 years gives 30 percent compound increase, so amount is Rs 1300." What is the named trap?

A He converted rupees into paise.
B He found the rate instead of amount.
C He changed the principal every month.
D He used simple-interest thinking for compound interest. Correct

Explanation

Imran’s answer is a classic transfer error. He treats compound growth like simple interest by adding 10 percent three times on the original base. A year table would show the base should become Rs 1100 and then Rs 1210.

Q2. Which pair is the best cross-topic link for compound interest structure?

A Angle bisector and symmetry
B Population growth and depreciation Correct
C Alphabetical order and spelling
D Map scale and compass direction

Explanation

Population growth and depreciation both transfer the same repeated-percentage idea. Meena can compare starting value, direction of change, percent change and final value to see the link without learning a new formula.

Q3. Which statement correctly compares simple and compound interest for the same positive rate and more than one year?

A Simple interest is always greater.
B Both are always equal.
C Compound interest is usually greater. Correct
D The comparison never depends on time.

Explanation

After the first compounding interval, compound interest begins to use a larger base. That is why Devika should expect it to be usually greater than simple interest when rate is positive and time is more than one period.

Q4. Assertion: For Rs 2000 at 5 percent, first-year simple interest and first-year compound interest are equal. Reason: In the first year, both rules use the original principal.

A Assertion false, reason true
B Assertion true, reason false
C Both false
D Both true and the reason explains it Correct

Explanation

The assertion-reason pair is fully correct. In year one, both simple and compound calculations start from Rs 2000. The compound rule becomes different from year two onward because the amount has changed.

Q5. A teacher asks pupils to fill a year-wise table before giving the formula. What is the best pedagogical reason?

A It hides the role of percentage.
B It avoids all calculation.
C It shows when the base remains same or changes. Correct
D It proves formulas are unnecessary forever.

Explanation

The year-wise table is a concept-building tool. It lets Asha see simple interest hold the principal constant while compound interest updates the base after each year. That makes the formula meaningful later.

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Q6. Imran makes a year table for compound interest on Rs 1000 at 10 percent for 2 years. What is the amount after 2 years?

A Rs 1200
B Rs 1210
C Rs 1100
D Rs 210
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Q7. If simple interest on Rs 5000 for 2 years is Rs 600, what classroom step best helps Devika find the annual rate?

A Write the simple-interest relation and isolate rate.
B Use compound amount for three years.
C Subtract 600 from 5000 first.
D Ignore time because rate already includes years.
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Q8. Match the term with its meaning: Principal, Rate, Amount, Compound interest. Which set is correct?

A Principal-starting sum; Rate-per hundred; Amount-final total; Compound interest-interest on updated base
B Principal-final total; Rate-time; Amount-original sum; Compound interest-fixed yearly interest
C Principal-rate; Rate-final total; Amount-time; Compound interest-profit only
D Principal-time; Rate-starting sum; Amount-per hundred; Compound interest-loss only
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Q9. Karan finds compound amount Rs 1331 on principal Rs 1000. What is the compound interest?

A Rs 1331
B Rs 331
C Rs 1000
D Rs 231
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Q10. Asha invests Rs 1000 at 10 percent per year for 2 years. Under simple interest, what is the interest?

A Rs 200
B Rs 210
C Rs 100
D Rs 1200

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