SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 19

SSC MTS - 08/10/2024 - (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q19

What sum (in ₹) will earn a simple interest of ₹240 in 2 years at a 16% per year rate of interest?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 3 i.e. 750.

SI = PRT100PRT\over100

⇒ 240 = P×16×2100P\times16\times2\over100

⇒ P = 7.5 × 100 = 750