SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 53

SSC CHSL - 28 Nov 2025 - Shift 2 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q53

What is the simple interest on ₹5000 for 2 years at 5% per annum?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

Given:

Principal = ₹5,000

Interest Rate = 5% per annum

Time = 2 years

According to the formula:

Simple Interest = (Principal × Rate × Time) / 100

Simple Interest = (5,000 × 5 × 2) / 100

= 50,000 / 100

= 500