SSC CHSL 2020 PYQ — Question 52

SSC CHSL - 17th October 2020 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q52

The difference of simple interest on a sum of money for 8 years and 10 years is Rs.200. If the rate of interest is 10% p.a, then what is the sum of money?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e Rs,1,000

Understanding

Application

Calculate difference of Simple Interest for 10 years and 8 years.

Simple Interest =

(Principle× Rate× Time)/100

SI10- SI8= (P×R×T1)/100 - (P×R×T2)/100

200= (P×10×10)/100 - (P×10×8)/100

200= (100P- 80P)/100

20P= 200× 100

P= 1000