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Class 7Social ScienceBanks and the magic of Finance

Explain how compound interest works with an example.

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Compound interest means earning interest not just on the original amount but on the amount including interest earned in previous years. For example, if you deposit ₹1,000 in your account with 6% interest each year, at the end of the first year, you will have ₹1,060. In the second year, you earn interest on ₹1,060 (not just ₹1,000), which gives you ₹63.60 as interest. This process is called compounding and helps money grow exponentially over time.