SSC PYQTier 1 2025

SSC CGL – Combined Graduate Level Examination · Question 64

A certain amount invested at 15% compound interest per annum, compounded annually, becomes ₹4,235 in 2 years. What is 120% of the principal?

  1. ₹3,080
  2. ₹3,200
  3. ₹3,500
  4. ₹3,840
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Answer: (D) ₹3,840

Explanation

P = 4,235/1.3225 ≈ 3,202; 120% ≈ ₹3,843 ≈ ₹3,840.