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The number of conversion periods in a year, if the interest on a principal is compounded every two months is ___________.

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The number of conversion periods in a year, if the interest on a principal is compounded every two months is ___________

Options

  • 2

  • 4

  • 6

  • 12

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Solution

6

Explanation;

Hint:

Conversion period is the time period after which the interest is added to the principal.

If principal is compounded every two months then in a year, there will be `6(12/5)` conversion periods.

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Chapter 4: Life Mathematics - Exercise 4.3 [Page 139]

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Samacheer Kalvi Mathematics [English] Class 8 TN Board
Chapter 4 Life Mathematics
Exercise 4.3 | Q 11 | Page 139

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