SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 52

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 27 June 2023 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

A certain sum, at a certain rate of simple interest, amounts to ₹2,225 in 4 years and to ₹2,606 in 8 years. Find the sum (in ₹).

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 1,844.

Interest for 4 years (I) = 2606 - 2225 = 381

Principal (P) = 2225 - 381 = 1844