SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 16

SSC MTS - 15/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q16

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹2000 as a sum borrowed at 7% per year rate of interest for 3 years.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 420.

Simple interest = PRT/100

where P is Principal, R israte of interest and T is time period.

According to the given question,

SI = 2000 × 3 × 7/100

⇒ SI = 20 × 21 

⇒ SI = 420