instruction:
You are given a math word problem and you are supposed to make use of mathematical concepts like probability, combinatorics, linear equations, sequences/series, or simple operators like addition, subtraction, division, or multiplication to answer the given question. Choose the best option from the 5 given options and report that option.
question:
Question: Albert invested an amount of Rs. 8000 in a fixed deposit scheme for 2 years at compound interest rate 5 p.c.p.a. How much amount will Albert get on maturity of the fixed deposit?

 Option A: Rs. 8600

 Option B: Rs. 8620

 Option C: Rs. 8820

 Option D: Rs. 8000

 Option E: None of these
answer:
Option C


question:
Question: How much more would Rs.20000 fetch, after two years, if it is put at 20% p.a. compound interest payable half yearly than if is put at 20% p.a. compound interest payable yearly?

 Option A: 482

 Option B: 297

 Option C: 278

 Option D: 298

 Option E: 279
answer:
Option A


question:
Question: If the price of rice rises from Rs. 6 per kg to Rs. 8 per kg, to have no increase in his expenditure on rice, a person will have to reduce his consumption of sugar by

 Option A: 25

 Option B: 62

 Option C: 27

 Option D: 19

 Option E: 71
answer:

Option A