SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 69

SSC CHSL - 14th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q69

The compound interest on Rs.4,000 at the rate of 5% p.a. is Rs.630.50, then the time period is:

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is  option 2 i.e 3 years

Understanding

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Application

P = 4000 and CI = 630.50

So

A = 4000 + 630.50 = 4630.50

Now

We know 

A = P( 1 + r/100)t

⇒ 4630.50 = 4000(1 + 5/100)t

⇒ 4630.50/4000 = (1 + 1/20)t

⇒ 463050/400000 = (21/20)t

⇒ 46305/40000 = (21/20)t

⇒ 9261/8000 = (21/20)t

⇒ (21/20)3 = (21/20)t

Hence

Time = 3 years