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Q.21 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Simple Interest
If ₹5,000 is invested at 12% simple interest for 2.5 years, what will be the total amount?
A ₹6,500
B ₹6,250
C ₹6,750
D ₹7,000
Correct Answer:  A. ₹6,500
EXPLANATION

SI = (5000 × 12 × 2.5)/100 = 1500. Amount = 5000 + 1500 = 6500

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Q.22 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Simple Interest
A sum of money at simple interest becomes double of itself in 10 years. At what rate per annum is the interest charged?
A 8% p.a.
B 10% p.a.
C 12% p.a.
D 15% p.a.
Correct Answer:  B. 10% p.a.
EXPLANATION

If amount = 2P, then SI = P. Using P = (P × R × 10)/100; 100 = 10R; R = 10% p.a.

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Q.23 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Simple Interest
A merchant invested ₹24,000 at 8.5% simple interest. How much interest will he earn in 4 years?
A ₹8,160
B ₹8,320
C ₹8,480
D ₹8,640
Correct Answer:  A. ₹8,160
EXPLANATION

SI = (24000 × 8.5 × 4)/100 = 8160

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Q.24 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Simple Interest
In how many years will ₹9,000 become ₹11,700 at 15% simple interest per annum?
A 1.5 years
B 2 years
C 2.5 years
D 3 years
Correct Answer:  B. 2 years
EXPLANATION

SI = 11700 - 9000 = 2700. Using T = (SI × 100)/(P × R) = (2700 × 100)/(9000 × 15) = 2 years

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Q.25 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Simple Interest
What rate of simple interest per annum will ₹7,200 amount to ₹8,640 in 2 years?
A 8% p.a.
B 10% p.a.
C 12% p.a.
D 15% p.a.
Correct Answer:  B. 10% p.a.
EXPLANATION

SI = 8640 - 7200 = 1440. Using SI = (P × R × T)/100; 1440 = (7200 × R × 2)/100; R = 10%

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Q.26 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Simple Interest
A sum becomes ₹5,500 in 3 years and ₹6,000 in 5 years at simple interest. Find the principal amount.
A ₹4,000
B ₹4,500
C ₹3,750
D ₹4,250
Correct Answer:  A. ₹4,000
EXPLANATION

SI for 2 years = 6000 - 5500 = 500. SI per year = 250. SI for 3 years = 750. Principal = 5500 - 750 = 4000

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Q.27 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Percentage
A factory's production increased from 2,000 units to 2,500 units. What is the percentage increase?
A 20%
B 25%
C 30%
D 35%
Correct Answer:  B. 25%
EXPLANATION

Increase = 2,500 - 2,000 = 500. Percentage = (500/2,000) × 100 = 25%

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Q.28 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Percentage
A person spends 25% of his income on rent, 20% on food, and 15% on transport. If remaining income is ₹8,000, what is his total income?
A ₹16,000
B ₹18,000
C ₹20,000
D ₹25,000
Correct Answer:  C. ₹20,000
EXPLANATION

Total spent = 25% + 20% + 15% = 60%. Remaining = 40% = ₹8,000. Total income = 8,000/0.40 = ₹20,000

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Q.29 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Percentage
What is the compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years?
A ₹2,000
B ₹2,100
C ₹2,200
D ₹2,500
Correct Answer:  B. ₹2,100
EXPLANATION

A = 10,000(1.10)² = 10,000 × 1.21 = ₹12,100. CI = 12,100 - 10,000 = ₹2,100

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Q.30 Easy Quantitative Aptitude Percentage
₹5,000 is invested at 8% per annum simple interest for 3 years. What is the total amount?
A ₹6,000
B ₹6,200
C ₹6,500
D ₹7,000
Correct Answer:  B. ₹6,200
EXPLANATION

SI = (5000 × 8 × 3)/100 = 1,200. Total = 5,000 + 1,200 = ₹6,200

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