SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 67

SSC CHSL - 5th July 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q67

A certain amount invested at a certain rate, compounded annually, grows to an amount in five years, which is a factor of 1.19016 more than to what is would have grown in two years. What is the rate percentage?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. 6

Concept

Understanding

Application

Fair calculation

Formula for CI:

A = P(1 + r/100)t

Let the amount after 2 years be P and

Amount after 5 years = 1.19016P.

Using the formula:

1.19016P = P(1 + r/100)3

⇒ 1.19016 = (1 + r/100)3

⇒ 1.059 = 1 + r/100

⇒ 0.059 = r/100

⇒r = 5.9 ≈ 6

∛1.19016 = 1.059