SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 32

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 29th August 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q32

If the simple interest on ₹4,000 for 2 years is ₹480, what is the rate of interest?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Given:

SI = ₹480, P = ₹4000, T = 2 years

Simple Interest = P × R × T / 100

480 = 4000 × R × 2 / 100

480 = 80R

R = 480/80

R = 6%