Practice Applications of Compound Interest Formula - 7.6 | 7. Comparing Quantities | CBSE 8 Mathematics
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7.6 - Applications of Compound Interest Formula

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

If a population of 5,000 grows by 2% per year, what will it be next year?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Multiply the initial population by 1 plus the growth rate.

Question 2

Easy

What is the value of an item costing 30,000 after a year with 10% depreciation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember to subtract the depreciation from the original cost.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the formula for calculating future population growth using compound interest?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how population grows each year.

Question 2

True or False: Compound interest can also apply to depreciation calculations.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how values decrease over time.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A population is currently 1 million and is projected to grow at 3% a year. What will be the estimated population in 10 years?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Adjust the formula for n = 10 years.

Question 2

A car originally costs 200,000. If it depreciates by 10% per year, calculate its value after 5 years.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the multiplicative effect of depreciation over multiple years.

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