Thursday, 23 April 2026

 

Simple and Compound Interest – Speed Tricks

Solve interest questions quickly using shortcut formulas and growth factor method.


Simple Interest Formula

SI = (P × R × T) / 100


Compound Interest Formula

Amount = P × (1 + R/100)T


Shortcut Trick 1 (1 Year)

Q: ₹1000 at 10% for 1 year

Answer:
SI = ₹100


Shortcut Trick 2 (2 Years Difference)

Formula:
CI − SI = (P × R²) / 10000

Example:
1000 × 10² / 10000 = ₹10


Growth Factor Trick

Q: ₹1000 at 20% for 2 years

Method:
1000 × (1.2)² = 1000 × 1.44 = ₹1440


Exam Level Questions

1. ₹5000 at 10% for 2 years (CI)?

Answer: ₹6050

2. ₹2000 at 5% for 1 year (SI)?

Answer: ₹100

3. ₹1000 becomes ₹1210 in 2 years → rate?

Answer: 10%


Common Mistake

Students use SI formula for compound interest questions.


Speed Tip

Use growth factor (1 + R/100) instead of step-by-step multiplication.



Shaktimatha Learning
Speed Maths • Bank Exam Preparation

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