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SSC CPO Quantitative Aptitude Simple Interest Medium Practice Question
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Shortcut used: First identify whether the question asks for simple interest, amount, principal, rate, or time.
Solve in 3 steps:
  1. Identify the given values: principal, rate, time, interest, or amount.
  2. Apply the correct simple interest formula.
  3. Match the obtained answer with the options.
Common mistake: Do not confuse simple interest with total amount. If amount is asked, add principal and interest.
Question 2 Multiple Choice Question
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A sum of Rs. 10000 amounts to Rs. 11800 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the annual rate?
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Medium Marks: 1.0 Practice Question
Learn + Solve: Shortcut, Trap & Fast Route Click to view shortcut, steps, and common mistake
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Shortcut used, common trap, and the fastest solving route

Shortcut used: First identify whether the question asks for simple interest, amount, principal, rate, or time.
Solve in 3 steps:
  1. Identify the given values: principal, rate, time, interest, or amount.
  2. Apply the correct simple interest formula.
  3. Match the obtained answer with the options.
Common mistake: Do not confuse simple interest with total amount. If amount is asked, add principal and interest.
Question

A sum of Rs. 10000 amounts to Rs. 11800 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the annual rate?

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