SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 72

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 25 June 2024 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

An annual instalment of ₹3,500 will discharge a debt of ₹16,310 due in 4 years at y%  simple interest per annum. What is the value of y? [Note: Instalments will be paid at the end of Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, and Year 4].

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 11.

SI = PRT100PRT\over100

Total amount paid = Sum of installments including interest

According to the question,

⇒ 4 × 3500 + 3500 × y%[3 + 2 + 1 + 0] = 16310

⇒ 14000 + + 35y × 6 = 16310

⇒ 35y × 6 = 2310

⇒ y = 11