SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 18

SSC MTS - 15/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q18

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 8% per year rate of interest for 6 years.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3  i.e. 1440.

Simple Interest = PRT/100

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

According to the given question,

SI = 3000 × 6 × 8/100

⇒ SI = 30 × 48

⇒ SI = 1440