SSC GD Constable previous year question
Simple interest on a sum for 5 years is equal to 20 percent of the principal. In how many years will the interest be equal to the principal?
Asked in SSC GD Constable 2024: 22 Feb 2024 Shift 2 · Quantitative Aptitude
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Correct answer: (C) 25 years
SI=0.2P over 5 years ⟹ rate=4%/year. For SI=P (100%): years = 100/4 = 25.
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किसी धनराशि पर 5 वर्षों के लिए साधारण ब्याज, मूलधन के 20 प्रतिशत के बराबर है। कितने वर्षों में ब्याज मूलधन के बराबर हो जाएगा?
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सही उत्तर: (C) 30 वर्ष
SI=0.2P over 5 years ⟹ rate=4%/year. For SI=P (100%): years = 100/4 = 25.
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