SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 10

SSC MTS - 30/09/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q10

A sum invested at 5% simple interest per annum grows to ₹806 in 6 years. If the amount remains the same, how much will it grow at a 12% simple interest rate in 5 years?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. ₹992.

SI = PRT100PRT\over100

A = P + SI

⇒ P + P×5×6100P\times5\times6\over100 = 806

⇒ P × 130100130\over100 = 806

⇒ P = ₹620

Amount = 620 + 620×12×5100620\times12\times5\over100

⇒ 620 + 372 = ₹992