SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 8

SSC MTS - 08/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q8

The simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of 5% per annum for 9 years is ₹1,260. At what rate of interest can the same amount of interest be received on the same sum after 6 years?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. 7.5%.

SI = PRT100PRT\over100

⇒ 1260 = P×5×9100P\times5\times9\over100

⇒ P = 2800

Now,

⇒ 1260 = 2800×R×61002800\times R\times6\over100

⇒ R = 7.5%