SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 38

SSC CGL Tier II Quant - 12/09/2019 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q38

What is the compound interest on a sum of Rs.7200 for  years at 20% pa, interest compounded yearly (nearest to an integer) ?

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Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is 4 ie Rs.3997.

7200 → 20% → 20% → 8%

            1440     1728

  7200 + 3168 = 10368

= 8% × 10368

= 829

=  1440 + 1728 + 829 = 3997