SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 54

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 19 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

Amit invests a sum of ₹5400 and Gopal invests a sum of ₹9400 at the same rate of simple interest per annum. If, at the end of 5 years, Gopal gets ₹600 more interest than Amit, then find the rate of interest per annum (in percentage).

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 3 . 

Let rate of interest = R% per annum

SI = P × R × T ÷ 100

Amit’s SI = 5400 × R × 5 ÷ 100 = 270R

Gopal’s SI = 9400 × R × 5 ÷ 100 = 470R

Difference = 470R − 270R = 200R

Given difference = 600 

200R = 600

R = 600 ÷ 200 = 3%