SSC CHSL Simple Interest question with solution
Simple InterestEasySSC CHSL 2024
What is the simple interest on ₹6,500 at 8% per annum for 3 years?
- (A)₹1,755
- (B)₹8,060
- (C)₹1,560
- (D)₹2,080
Correct answer: (C) ₹1,560
Simple interest = P × R × T ÷ 100 = 6500 × 8 × 3 ÷ 100 = 1560. Therefore the interest earned over 3 years is ₹1,560.
Shortcut: 1% of 6500 is 65; multiply by 8 × 3 = 24.
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- Quantitative Aptitude
- Topic
- Simple Interest
- Exam
- SSC CHSL 2024
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Appears in: SSC CHSL 2024 Tier 1 Question Paper — 1 July, Shift 1
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