SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 60

SSC GD Constable (English) - 18 Feb 2019 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

A sum of Rs. 4000 is lent on simple interestat the rate of 10% per annum. Simple interest for 5 years is how much more than the simple interest for 3 years?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Rs. 800.

Understanding/Application

Principal = Rs. 4000

Rate = 10%

Simple interest = PRT/100

Difference between interest of 5 years and of 3 years = Simple interest for 2 years

= (4000 × 10 × 2)/100 

= Rs. 800