Compound Interest for RRB Clerk 2025 , Check Tips

In the Quant section of RRB Clerk 2025, what matters most is the time and accuracy. One of the easiest and most scoring topics in the quant section is compound interest. If you know the basic formula and know how to apply that formula to questions, then you are on the right track. You score 2-3 marks in minutes. Read this blog to know more about what types of questions on compound interest asked in the RRB Clerk exam.

What is Compound Interest?

Compound Interest is the interest calculated on the principal plus the interest accumulated over previous periods. It is different from Simple Interest, where interest is calculated only on the original amount.

 Basic Compound Interest Formula:
CI = P × [(1 + R/100)ⁿ – 1]
Where:

• P = Principal
  
• R = Rate of interest per annum
  
• n = Time in years
  

Importance and Weightage of Compound Interest in RRB Clerk

In the RRB Clerk Prelims exam, 1–2 questions from compound interest or a mix of CI and SI are always asked. You can easily score if you’re good with the formula and calculations. Many times, CI questions are paired with other arithmetic topics like Profit & Loss or Time & Work in mains too.

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Most Expected Compound Interest for RRB Clerk 2025

Here we are providing the most expected Compound Interest Questions. Candidates can click the PDF link and attempt all the questions with detailed solutions

Question 1: A person invests Rs. 8000 at 5% per annum for some years at simple interest. If he received 10% of the sum as interest, then find the time period of investment.

A) 1 year

B) 2 years

C) 3 years

D) 2.5 years

E) None of these

Question 2: Rs. 2000 is divided in two parts and invested in two different schemes. One at simple interest for 1 year at 20% per annum, and the other at compound interest at 50% per annum for 2 years compounded annually. The total interest received from the two schemes together is Rs. 925. What sum of amount is invested at simple interest?

A) Rs.500

B) Rs. 1500

C) Rs. 1200

D) Rs. 850

E) Rs. 1000

Question 3: Find the compound interest received on a sum of Rs. 10,000 at a rate of interest 42% per annum for 1 year if the rate of interest is compounded half yearly.

A) Rs. 4661

B) Rs. 4621

C) Rs. 4651

D) Rs. 4681

E) None of these

Question 4: The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of 20% per annum for 2 years is Rs 180. What is the sum invested?

A) Rs. 2,500

B) Rs. 4,500

C) Rs. 3,600

D) Rs. 3,000

E) Rs. 4,000

Question 5: Amrita has some money. She invested 40% of the total money at 12% simple interest and rest of the money at 10% simple interest. At the end of the year she received Rs. 2,160 as interest. Find the total money that she had.

A) Rs. 22,000

B) Rs. 25,000

C) Rs. 18,000

D) Rs. 20,000

E) None of these

Compound Interest Questions PDF

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Tips to Solve Compound Interest Questions

Here are some simple tips you can follow while solving the compound interest questions for the RRB Clerk 

1. Learn the formula well – The CI formula rarely changes. Be clear about yearly and half-yearly compounding.
   
2. Use shortcuts when possible – For small values or common interest rates, memorize values of (1 + R/100)² or cube to speed up calculation.
   
3. Watch for time and compounding type – If the question says half-yearly or quarterly compounding, divide the rate and multiply the time.
   
   • Half-yearly: Use R/2 and 2n
     
   • Quarterly: Use R/4 and 4n
     
4. Practice difference-based questions – Many times, the question asks for the difference between CI and SI. Use the direct formula:
   CI – SI = P × (R² / 100²) when time = 2 years
   
5. Keep calculations clean – Use estimation and eliminate options if the calculation looks big.

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