SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 17

SSC MTS - 09/10/2024 - (4:00 PM - 5:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q17

Find the simple interest (in ₹) on ₹3000 as a sum borrowed at 9% per year rate of interest for 2 years.

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e 540.

Simple Interest = (Principal × Rate × Time) ÷ 100

⇒ (3000 × 9 × 2) ÷ 100

⇒ (3000 × 18) ÷ 100

⇒ 54000 ÷ 100 = ₹540