SSC MTS 2024 PYQ — Question 19

SSC MTS - 23/10/2024 - (12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) • Quantitative Aptitude • Q19

What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by a certain amount at the same rate of interest for 12 years and that for 15 years?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 4 : 5.

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

Since Principal and Rate are same, Simple Interest ∝ Time

Ratio = 12 : 15 = 4 : 5