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SSC GD 2025 PYQ — Question 55

SSC GD Const 2025 (English) - 12 Feb 2025 - Shift 3 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q55

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The simple interest on a principal amount (in ₹) is ₹191 for a period of 5 years at the rate of 2% per annum. The principal amount (in ₹) is:

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 1910.

SI = P×R×T100P × R × T\over100

191 = P×2×5100P × 2 × 5\over100 = 10P10010P\over100 = P10P\over10

⇒ P = ₹1910