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Simple Interest revision for SSC MTS: understand the base rule, apply the correct formula or relation, check common traps, then practise with approved questions.

Concept

Core idea

Simple Interest is calculated on the original principal for every time period, so the interest per equal period remains constant when rate and principal do not change.

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Simple Interest revision rule: concept → formula/relation → one worked example → timed practice → error review.

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Formula / key facts

  • SI = PRT/100
  • Amount = P + SI
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If interest for one year is known, multiply it by the required number of years when principal and rate remain unchanged.

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If interest for one year is known, multiply it by the required number of years when principal and rate remain unchanged.

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Practice example: In a Simple Interest practice set, a student answers 18 questions correctly out of 24. What percentage is correct?

Solution: Correct percentage = 18/24 x 100 = 75%.

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  1. In a Simple Interest practice set, a student answers 18 questions correctly out of 24. What percentage is correct?
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Simple Interest is direct once principal, rate and time are identified.

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Use SI = P x R x T / 100 after confirming that interest is calculated only on the original principal.

Exam-use rule

Simple interest is calculated on the original principal throughout the period.

Use this in 3 seconds

Identify P, R and T, then substitute directly into PRT/100.

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Use the shortcut above before solving these questions

Use SI = P x R x T / 100 after confirming that interest is calculated only on the original principal.

Tip: Simple interest adds the same interest amount for each equal time period when rate and principal stay constant.
Real exam shortcut before you solve

Find the simple interest on Rs. 1000 at 10% per annum for 2 years.

Step 1

Use SI = P x R x T / 100.

Step 2

SI = 1000 x 10 x 2 / 100 = Rs. 200.

Rule

Simple interest is calculated on the original principal throughout the period.

3-second trick

Identify P, R and T, then substitute directly into PRT/100.

Trap to avoid

Do not compound previous interest into the principal.

Correct answer

Rs. 200

Worked example

Find the simple interest on Rs. 1000 at 10% per annum for 2 years.

Thinking path
  • Principal = 1000.
  • Rate = 10% per annum.
  • Time = 2 years.
  • Interest = 200.

Final answer: Rs. 200

Why this is fast: The direct PRT/100 formula gives SI in one line.

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In a Simple Interest practice set, a student answers 18 questions correctly out of 24. What percentage is correct?

Concept type: Simple interest on principal Shortcut used: Use SI = P x R x T / 100 after confirming that interest is calculated only on the original principal. Quick hint: Simple interest adds the same interest amount for each equal time period when rate and principal stay constant.
Quick idea: Correct percentage = 18/24 x 100 = 75%.
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How should I revise Simple Interest for SSC MTS?

Revise the core relation, solve one worked example, then attempt a short timed practice set.

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