SSC CGL Simple Interest question with solution
Simple InterestEasy
What is the simple interest on ₹6,000 at 12% per annum for 5 years?
- (A)₹3,600
- (B)₹9,600
- (C)₹3,900
- (D)₹2,880
Correct answer: (A) ₹3,600
Simple interest = P × R × T ÷ 100 = 6000 × 12 × 5 ÷ 100 = 3600. Therefore the interest earned over 5 years is ₹3,600.
Shortcut: 1% of 6000 is 60; multiply by 12 × 5 = 60.
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- SSC CGL
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