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The bar model shows the interest on ₹ 15,000 for 2 years. In compound interest, Year 2 also earns interest on Year 1's interest (the orange piece). What is the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest?

Class 8Compound InterestComparing Quantities
  • A₹ 192
  • B₹ 96
  • C₹ 1,200
  • D₹ 48

Step-by-Step Solution

The orange piece is 8% of Year 1's interest: . Check: .
Answer: B) ₹ 96

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