SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 29

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 2nd August 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q29

If ₹1,200 earns ₹216 as interest in 3 years, what is the rate of interest?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Given:

SI = ₹216, P = ₹1200, T = 3 years

Simple Interest = P × R × T / 100

216 = 1200 × R × 3 / 100

216 = 36R

R = 216/36

R = 6%