SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 51

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 21 June 2024 - Shift 4 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q51

A sum was put at simple interest at a certain rate for 4 years. Had it been put at 5%
higher rate, it would have fetched ₹520 more. Find the sum.

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. ₹2,600.

Difference in interest = ₹520,

Difference in rate = 5%

SI = PRT100PRT\over100

⇒ 520 = P×5×4100{P\times5\times4}\over 100

⇒ P100P\over100 = 26

⇒ P = ₹2600