SSC CGL 2023 PYQ — Question 6

SSC CGL Tier II - 2 March 2023 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q6

The difference of simple interest from two banks on ₹8,000 in 3 years is ₹800. If the rate of interest per annum in two banks are R1 and R2, then what is the value of R1 - R2? (Where R1 > R2)

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. 313\frac{1}{3}%.

Formula used

Simple interest = Sum * rate * time/100

Calculations

Difference in Si = 800 = 8000 * *(R1 - R2) * 3/100

R1 - R2 = 10/3 =  313\frac{1}{3}%