SSC Selection Post 2025 PYQ — Question 39

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level - 2nd August 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q39

The difference between the simple interest on ₹5,000 for 3 years and 4 years at the same rate of interest per annum is ₹500. Find the rate of interest.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

Difference between simple interest for 3 years and 4 years = Interest for 1 year

Interest for 1 year = ₹500

Interest rate = (500 × 100) / 5000= 10%