Railways R.R.C. (Hazipur) Solved Paper Held on 1-12-2013

  • question_answer
    A certain sum is invested on simple interest. If it trebles in 10 years, what is the rate of interest?

    A) 18% pa            

    B) 25% pa

    C) 22% pa            

    D) 20% pa

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Let sum=p               Then, simple interest \[3p-p=2p\] Hence, rate =\[\frac{\text{simple}\,\,\text{interest }\!\!\times\!\!\text{ 100}}{sum\times time}\] \[=\frac{2p\times 100}{p\times 10}\] \[=20%\,\,pa\]


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