SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 61

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 20 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

A bank gives ₹1,500 as simple interest in one year on an amount of ₹60,000. What is the annual rate of simple interest (in percentage)?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 2.5.

SI = PRT100PRT \over 100

here, P = Principal, R = Rate, and T = Time

⇒ 1500 = 60000×R×110060000×R×1 \over 100

⇒ R = 15000060000150000\over60000

⇒ R = 2.5%