SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 60

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q60

Find the simple interest on Rs.74,000 at per annum for a period of 8 months?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e Rs.9,208.88

Understanding Application
We will use the formula of simple interest.

Simple interest = Principal × rate of return × time / 100

⇒ P × r × t / 100

⇒ (74,000 × 56 / 3 × 8 / 12) / 100

⇒ (74,000 × 56 / 3 × 8 / 12) / 100

⇒ Rs. 9208.89