SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 71

SSC GD Constable (English) - 11 Feb 2019 Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q71

A sum of Rs. 10640 gives interest of Rs. 3724 in x years at 5% simple interest. What will be the value of x ?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 7 years

SI = Principal × Rate × Time/100

⇒ 3724 = 10640 × 5 × x/100

⇒ x = 372400/10640 × 5

x = 7 years.