SSC GD 2023 PYQ — Question 59

SSC GD Constable (English) - 16 Jan 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q59

The difference in compound interest, under annual compounding, and simple interest on a certain sum at the same rate of interest in 2 years is 144% of the sum. Find the rate of interest per annum.

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 120%.

Difference (CI - SI) for 2 years = P(r/100)2

144% of P = P(r/100)2

144/100 = (r2/10000)

r2 = 14400

r = 120%