SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 49

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 24th July 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q49

A man takes a loan of ₹15,000 from a bank at 8% compound interest per annum, compounded annually. Find the total amount he has to pay after 2 years.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

P = ₹15,000

R = 8%

n = 2 years

Amount = 15,000 × (108/100)²

= 15,000 × 1.08 × 1.08

= 15,000 × 1.1664

= ₹17,496