SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 49

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 06 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q49

Mukund invests a sum of ₹5400 and Sachin invests a sum of ₹9400 at the same rate of simple interest per annum. If, at the end of 4 years, Sachin gets ₹960 more interest than Mukund, then find the rate of interest per annum (in percentage).

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 4 i.e. 6.

Difference in principal = 9400 − 5400 = 4000

Extra interest = 960 = 4000×R×41004000 × R × 4\over100

⇒ 960 = 160R

⇒ R = 6%