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NISM Certifications · NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) · Time Value of Money

Mr. Iyer plans to deposit Rs 10,000 today in a bank account paying 10% per annum compounded annually. What will be the balance at the end of 3 years?

The balance will be Rs 13,310, because compounding at 10% for three years multiplies the principal by 1.331. Simple interest would give only Rs 13,000, since it ignores interest earned on previously credited interest.

  1. ARs 13,000
  2. BRs 13,310Correct
  3. CRs 13,100
  4. DRs 12,100

Explanation

FV = 10,000 x (1.10)^3 = 10,000 x 1.331 = Rs 13,310. Rs 13,000 is simple interest, which ignores interest earned on interest. Rs 12,100 is the value after only 2 years.

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