SSC CHSL 2021 PYQ — Question 65

SSC CHSL - 4 Aug 2021 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q65

If the difference between the compound interest compounded annually and the simple interest on a certain sum of money for three years at 10% per annum is Rs. 279, then the sum (in Rs.) is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 9,000.

For 3 years, The difference between CI and SI = P(r/100)2[(300 + r)/100]

279 = P(10/100)2(310/100)

P = 9000