SSC MTS 2019 PYQ — Question 53

SSC MTS Previous Year - 08 August 2019 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

A sum of Rs. 800 invested on simple interest becomes Rs. 1200 in 8 years. What will be simple interest for 6 years on the sum at the same rate of interest?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

Correct Answer is option 4 i.e. Rs. 300

Understanding

Application

SI for 8 years = 1200 – 800 = Rs. 400

Hence,

SI for 1 year = 400/8 = Rs. 50

So,

SI for 6 years = 50 × 6 = Rs. 300