SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 72

SSC Selection Post - Higher Secondary Level 2022 - 11 Feb 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q72

The simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of 8% p.a. for 9 years is ₹2,880. At what rate of interest can the same amount of interest can be received on the same sum for 12 years?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 6%.

SI = PRT100PRT\over100

⇒ 2880 = P×8×9100P\times8\times9\over100

⇒ P = 4000

SI in 12 years:

⇒ 2880 = 4000×R×121004000\times R \times12\over100

⇒ 12R = 72

⇒ R = 6%