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SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 61

If the compound interest on a sum at 14⅔% per annum for 3 years is ₹1,680, find the simple interest for the same period and rate.

  1. ₹1,232
  2. ₹1,456
  3. ₹1,600
  4. ₹1,812
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Answer: (B) ₹1,456

Explanation

(1 + 11/75)³ − 1 ≈ 0.5077, so P ≈ 3,309; SI = 3,309 × 0.44 ≈ ₹1,456.