SSC GD 2019 PYQ — Question 61

SSC GD Constable (English) - 1 March 2019 Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q61

The compound interest on Rs. 40,000 at 6% per annum is Rs. 4,944. What is the period (in years) for which the amount is invested?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is option 4 i.e. 2 years

We know that,

For compound Interest,

P + I = P(1 + r/100)n

Here,

P = Principal Amount

I = Interest

r = Rate

n = time (years)

So,

⇒ 40000 + 4944 = 40000(1 + 6/100)n

⇒ 44944/40000 = (1.06)n

⇒ 1.1236 = (1.06)n

⇒ n = 2