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Topic Compound Interest
Asked 3 times in ESE over 3 years (2022–2025), peaking in 2025.
Key insights
- Most tested in ESE — 3 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2025
- Recurs across 2 years (2022–2025)
Across exams
ESE · 3How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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ESE2025
The value of a machine depreciates every year by 5%. If the present value of the machine be ₹100,000, its value after 3 years will be nearly
- A ₹95,198
- B ₹90,376
- C ₹87,556
- D ₹85,738
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Quantitative Aptitude › Arithmetic
ESE2025
If the nominal rate of interest is 12% and is compounded quarterly, the effective rate of interest will be
- A 10·6% per annum
- B 12·6% per annum
- C 14·4% per annum
- D 16·4% per annum
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Engineering › Engineering Mathematics & General
ESE2022
The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a sum for 2 years at 8% when the interest is compounded annually is 16. If the interest were compounded half yearly the difference in two interests would be nearly
- A
- B ✓
- C
- D
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Quantitative Aptitude › Arithmetic
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