What is the compound interest on $\text{Rs. } 15,000$ for $2$ years at $15\%$ per annum, if the interest is compounded $8$-monthly?

Options:

• A: $\text{Rs. } 4,500$
• B: $\text{Rs. } 4,800$
• C: $\text{Rs. } 4,965$
• D: $\text{Rs. } 5,100$

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