SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CPO - 10 Dec 2025 - Shift 2 • Reasoning • Q38

The price of an item increases annually by 5% from 400. What will be the estimated price at the end of the fourth year?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

Initial Price = 400

Growth Rate = 5% per annum

Time = 4 years

According to the formula:

New Price = P(1 + r/100)^n

= 400(1.05)^4

= 400 × 1.2155

= ₹486.2