A sum of Rs. 10,000 is invested for a term of 2 and a half years at an interest rate of 8% compounded annually. The amount on maturity will be:

The maturity amount is Rs. 12130.56.

For the 2 full years use annual compounding.

10000 x (1.08)^2 = 10000 x 1.1664 = 11664.

For the half year add simple interest at 4%.

11664 x 1.04 = Rs. 12130.56.