SSC CPO 2019 PYQ — Question 119

SSC CPO Tier I - 9th December 2019 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q119

Sudeep  invested of a certain sum at 5% p.a. for two years and  of the sum at 6% p.a. for two years and the remaining at 10% p.a. for two years. If the total interest received is Rs.1,674, then the total sum invested is:

 

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option2  i.e. 12000

Understanding

Application

Let the principal is 40.

He invested 5 at 5 % and 

24 at 6 % , remaining is 11

Total intrest =

0.25 × 2 + 1.44 × 2 + 1.1 × 2

= 0.5 + 2.88 + 2.2

= 5.58

 

Hence,

5.58 = 1674

40 =  

= 12000