If Sharukh opened a recurring deposit account in a bank and deposited Rs 800 per month for years, then the total money
deposited in the account is
(a) Rs 11400
(b) Rs 14400
(c) Rs 13680
(d) none of these
Solution:
(b) Rs 14400
Explanation:
Monthly deposit = Rs800
Period (n) = years = 18 months
.’. Total money deposit = Rs 800 × 18
= Rs 14400
Mrs. Asha Mehta deposit Rs 250 per month for one year in a bank’s recurring deposit account. If the rate of (simple) interest is 8% per annum, then the interest earned by her on this account is
(a) Rs 65
(b) Rs 120
(c) Rs 130
(d) Rs 260
Solution:
(c) Rs 130
Explanation:
Deposit per month (P) = Rs 250
Period (n) = 1 year = 12 months
Rate (r) = 8 % p.a.