SSC GD Simple Interest question with solution
Simple InterestEasy
What is the simple interest on ₹11,500 at 6% per annum for 3 years?
- (A)₹2,070
- (B)₹13,570
- (C)₹2,415
- (D)₹2,760
Correct answer: (A) ₹2,070
Simple interest = P × R × T ÷ 100 = 11500 × 6 × 3 ÷ 100 = 2070. Therefore the interest earned over 3 years is ₹2,070.
Shortcut: 1% of 11500 is 115; multiply by 6 × 3 = 18.
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