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This section includes 1502 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your General Aptitude knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.
| 1151. |
An amount of Rs 50 lakh becomes Rs 683815.5 after three years at compound interest. What is the rate of interest ? |
| A. | 1 % |
| B. | 4 % |
| C. | 7 % |
| D. | 11 % |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1152. |
A person took a loan at an interest rate of 18% p.a. from a bank. If after 8 years he returned Rs 268400 including interest, what was the principal ? |
| A. | Rs 80000 |
| B. | Rs 90000 |
| C. | Rs 100000 |
| D. | Rs 110000 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1153. |
A certain amount earns simple interest of 1750 after 7 years. Had the interest been 2% more, how much more interest would it have earned? |
| A. | 345 |
| B. | 350 |
| C. | Cannot determined |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 1154. |
A sum of money amounts to 9800 after 5 years and 12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is: |
| A. | 12 % |
| B. | 15 % |
| C. | 18 % |
| D. | 20 % |
| Answer» B. 15 % | |
| 1155. |
An automobile financier claims to be lending money at simple interest, but he includes the interest every six months for calculating the principal. If he is charging an interest of 10%, the rate is- |
| A. | 7.25 |
| B. | 8.25 |
| C. | 9.25 |
| D. | 10.25 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1156. |
Mr. Thomas invested an amount of 13,900 divided in two different schemes A and B at the simple interest rate of 14% p.a. and 11% p.a. respectively. If the total amount of simple interest earned in 2 y |
| A. | 5600 |
| B. | 6400 |
| C. | 6900 |
| D. | 7200 |
| Answer» C. 6900 | |
| 1157. |
A sum of money at simple interest amounts to 815 in 3 years and to 854 in 4 years. The sum is: |
| A. | 698 |
| B. | 699 |
| C. | 700 |
| D. | 701 |
| Answer» B. 699 | |
| 1158. |
The rate of interest is 4% and the interest is compounded three- monthly. What will be the amount if a man invests Rs. 2000 for 1 year under this scheme? |
| A. | Rs. 81.21 |
| B. | Rs. 1081.21 |
| C. | Rs. 2081.21 |
| D. | Rs. 3081.21 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 3081.21 | |
| 1159. |
A sum of money becomes Rs. 13, 380 after 3 years and Rs. 20, 070 after 6 years on compound interest. The sum (in Rupees) is: |
| A. | 8698 |
| B. | 8754 |
| C. | 8850 |
| D. | 8920 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1160. |
A sum of Rs. 12,000 doubles in 5 years at C.I. What will be the amount after 20 years? |
| A. | Rs. 1,89,000 |
| B. | Rs. 1,90,000 |
| C. | Rs. 1,92,000 |
| D. | Rs. 1,95,000 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 1,95,000 | |
| 1161. |
A person borrowed Rs. 500@ 3% per annum S.I & Rs. 600 @4½% per annum on agreement that the whole amount will returned only when total interest becomes Rs. 126. The number of years- |
| A. | 3 |
| B. | 6 |
| C. | 9 |
| D. | 12 |
| Answer» B. 6 | |
| 1162. |
A certain sum becomes Rs. 5290 in 2 years and Rs. 6083.50 in 3 years at C.I. The rate of interest per annum is - |
| A. | 12 % |
| B. | 13 % |
| C. | 14 % |
| D. | 15 % |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1163. |
Divide Rs. 2379 into 3 parts so that their amounts after 2, 3 and 4 years respectively may be equal, the rate of interest being 5% per annum at simple interest. The first part is? |
| A. | 759 |
| B. | Rs. 792 |
| C. | Rs. 818 |
| D. | Rs. 828 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1164. |
A person invested in all Rs. 2600 at 4%, 6% and 8% per annum simple interest. At the end of the year, he got the same interest in all the three cases. The money invested at 4% is? |
| A. | Rs. 200 |
| B. | Rs. 600 |
| C. | Rs. 800 |
| D. | Rs. 1200 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 600 | |
| 1165. |
David invested certain amount in three different schemes. A, B and C with the rate of interest 10% p.a., 12% p.a. and 15% p.a. respectively. If the total interest accrued in one year was Rs. 3200 and |
| A. | Rs. 5000 |
| B. | Rs. 6500 |
| C. | Rs. 8000 |
| D. | Cannot be determined |
| Answer» B. Rs. 6500 | |
| 1166. |
An amount of Rs. 100000 is invested in two types of shares. The first yields an interest of 9% p.a and the second, 11% p.a. If the total interest at the end of one year is 9 3/4 %, then the amount inv |
| A. | Rs. 52500; Rs. 47500 |
| B. | Rs. 62500; Rs. 37500 |
| C. | Rs. 72500; Rs. 27500 |
| D. | Rs. 82500; Rs. 17500 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 72500; Rs. 27500 | |
| 1167. |
Mr. Thomas invested an amount of Rs. 13,900 divided in two different schemes A and B at the simple interest rate of 14% p.a. and 11% p.a. respectively. If the total amount of simple interest earned in |
| A. | Rs. 6400 |
| B. | Rs. 6500 |
| C. | Rs. 7200 |
| D. | Rs. 7500 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 6500 | |
| 1168. |
The price of a T.V. set worth Rs. 20000 is to be paid in 20 installments of Rs. 1000 each. If the rate of interest be 6% per annum, and the first installment be paid at the time of purchase, then the |
| A. | Rs. 1050 |
| B. | Rs. 2050 |
| C. | Rs. 3000 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1169. |
A money lender finds that due to a fall in the annual rate of interest from 8% to 7 3/4 % his yearly income diminishes by Rs. 61.50, his capital is? |
| A. | Rs. 22,400 |
| B. | Rs. 23,800 |
| C. | Rs. 24,600 |
| D. | Rs. 26,000 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 26,000 | |
| 1170. |
If the annual rate of simple interest increases from 10% to 12 1/2 %, a man's yearly income increases by Rs. 1250. His principal in Rs. is? |
| A. | 45000 |
| B. | 50000 |
| C. | 60000 |
| D. | 65000 |
| Answer» C. 60000 | |
| 1171. |
Peter invested an amount of Rs. 12,000 at the rate of 10% p.a simple interest and another amount at the rate of 20% p.a. simple interest. The total interest earned at the end of one year on the total |
| A. | Rs. 20,000 |
| B. | Rs. 22,000 |
| C. | Rs. 24,000 |
| D. | Rs. 25,000 |
| Answer» B. Rs. 22,000 | |
| 1172. |
The difference between the simple interest received from two different sources on Rs. 1500 for 3 years is Rs. 13.50. The difference between their rates of interest is? |
| A. | 0.1% |
| B. | 0.2% |
| C. | 0.3% |
| D. | 0.4% |
| Answer» D. 0.4% | |
| 1173. |
A lends Rs. 2500 to B and a certain to C at the same time at 7% p.a. simple interest. If after 4 years, A altogether receives Rs. 1120 as interest from B and C, then the sum lent to C is? |
| A. | Rs. 700 |
| B. | Rs. 1500 |
| C. | Rs. 4000 |
| D. | Rs. 6500 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 4000 | |
| 1174. |
A sum of money becomes 7/6 of itself in 3 years at a certain rate of simple interest. The rate per annum is? |
| A. | 5 5/9 % |
| B. | 6 5/9 % |
| C. | 18% |
| D. | 25% |
| Answer» B. 6 5/9 % | |
| 1175. |
In how much time would the simple interest on a certain sum be 0.125 times the principal at 10% per annum? |
| A. | 1 1/4 years |
| B. | 1 3/4 years |
| C. | 2 1/4 years |
| D. | 2 3/4 years |
| Answer» B. 1 3/4 years | |
| 1176. |
At what rate percent per annum will the simple interest on a sum of money be 2/5 of the amount in 10 years? |
| A. | 4% |
| B. | 5 2/3 % |
| C. | 6% |
| D. | 6 2/3 % |
| Answer» B. 5 2/3 % | |
| 1177. |
At what rate percent of simple interest will a sum of money double itself in 12 years? |
| A. | 8 1/4 % |
| B. | 8 1/3 % |
| C. | 8 1/2 % |
| D. | 9 1/2 % |
| Answer» D. 9 1/2 % | |
| 1178. |
A sum of money amounts to Rs. 9800 after 5 years and Rs. 12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is? |
| A. | 5% |
| B. | 8% |
| C. | 12% |
| D. | 15% |
| Answer» D. 15% | |
| 1179. |
A sum of money lent out at S.I. amounts to Rs. 720 after 2 years and to Rs. 1020 after a further period of 5 years. The sum is? |
| A. | Rs. 500 |
| B. | Rs. 600 |
| C. | Rs. 700 |
| D. | Rs. 710 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 700 | |
| 1180. |
A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is? |
| A. | 650 |
| B. | 690 |
| C. | 698 |
| D. | 700 |
| Answer» D. 700 | |
| 1181. |
An automobile financier claims to be lending money at S.I., but he includes the interest every six months for calculating the principal. If he is charging an interest of 10%, the effective rate of int |
| A. | 10% |
| B. | 10.25% |
| C. | 10.5% |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» C. 10.5% | |
| 1182. |
Nitin borrowed some money at the rate of 6% p.a. for the first three years, 9% p.a. for the next five years and 13% p.a. for the period beyond eight years. If the total interest paid by him at the end |
| A. | Rs. 8000 |
| B. | Rs. 10000 |
| C. | Rs. 12000 |
| D. | Data inadequate |
| Answer» B. Rs. 10000 | |
| 1183. |
Rs. 800 becomes Rs. 956 in 3 years at a rate of S.I. If the rate of interest is increased by 4%, what amount will Rs. 800 become in 3 years? |
| A. | Rs. 1020.80 |
| B. | Rs. 1025 |
| C. | Rs. 1052 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» D. None of these | |
| 1184. |
A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs. 4016.25 at the rate of 9% p.a. in 5 years. What is the sum? |
| A. | Rs. 4462.50 |
| B. | Rs. 8032.50 |
| C. | Rs. 8900 |
| D. | Rs. 8925 |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1185. |
What is the present worth of Rs. 132 due in 2 years at 5% simple interest per annum? |
| A. | Rs. 112 |
| B. | Rs. 118.80 |
| C. | Rs. 120 |
| D. | Rs. 122 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 122 | |
| 1186. |
A man took loan from a bank at the rate of 12% p.a. S.I. After 3 years he had to pay Rs. 5400 interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by him was? |
| A. | Rs. 2000 |
| B. | Rs. 10000 |
| C. | Rs. 15000 |
| D. | Rs. 20000 |
| Answer» D. Rs. 20000 | |
| 1187. |
If a sum of money at simple interest doubles in 6 years, it will become 4 times in: |
| A. | 17 years |
| B. | 18 years |
| C. | 19 years |
| D. | 20 years |
| Answer» C. 19 years | |
| 1188. |
The rate at which a sum becomes four times of itself in 15 years at S.I., will be: |
| A. | 17% |
| B. | 18% |
| C. | 19% |
| D. | 20% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1189. |
A sum of money lent out at simple interest amounts to Rs. 720 after 2 years and to Rs. 1020 after a further period of 5 years. The sum is: |
| A. | 600 Rs. |
| B. | 610 Rs. |
| C. | 620 Rs. |
| D. | 630 Rs. |
| Answer» B. 610 Rs. | |
| 1190. |
An automobile financier claims to be lending money at simple interest, but he includes interest every six months for calculating principal. If he is charging interest of 10%, the rate of Interest is- |
| A. | 9.50% |
| B. | 10.00% |
| C. | 10.25% |
| D. | 10.50% |
| Answer» D. 10.50% | |
| 1191. |
A sum of Rs. 125000 amounts to Rs. 15500 in 4 years at the rate of simple interest. What is the rate of interest? |
| A. | 3% |
| B. | 4% |
| C. | 5% |
| D. | 6% |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1192. |
How much time will take for an amount of Rs. 450 to yield Rs. 81 as interest at 4.5% per annum of simple interest? |
| A. | 3.5 years |
| B. | 4 years |
| C. | 4.5 years |
| D. | 5 years |
| Answer» C. 4.5 years | |
| 1193. |
Rs.4500 amounts to Rs.5544 in two years at compound interest, compounded annually. If the rate of the interest for the first year is 12%, find the rate of interest for the second year? |
| A. | 10% |
| B. | 12% |
| C. | 15% |
| D. | 20% |
| Answer» B. 12% | |
| 1194. |
The simple interest accrued on an amount Rs.10,000 at the end of two years is same as the compound interest on Rs.8,000 at the end of two years. The rate of interest is same in both the cases. What is |
| A. | 100% p.a. |
| B. | 200% p.a. |
| C. | 300% p.a |
| D. | 50% p.a. |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1195. |
A certain sum of money is invested for one year at a certain rate of simple interest. If the rate of interest is 3% higher, then the invest earned will be 25% more than the interest earned earlier. Wh |
| A. | 4% p.a. |
| B. | 6% p.a. |
| C. | 8% p.a. |
| D. | 12% p.a |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1196. |
Manoj borrowed Rs.3450 from Anwar at 6% p.a. simple interest for three years. He then added some more money to the borrowed sum and lent it to Ramu for the same time at 9% p.a. simple interest. If Man |
| A. | Rs.3,870 |
| B. | Rs.5,355 |
| C. | Rs.3,855 |
| D. | Rs.3600 |
| Answer» C. Rs.3,855 | |
| 1197. |
Anil invested a sum of money at a certain rate of simple interest for a period of five years. Had he invested the sum for a period of eight years for the same rate, the total intrest earned by him wou |
| A. | 6% |
| B. | 9% |
| C. | 12.5% |
| D. | Cannot be determined |
| Answer» E. | |
| 1198. |
Vijay lent out an amount Rs. 10000 into two parts, one at 8% p.a. and the remaining at 10% p.a. both on simple interest. At the end of the year he received Rs. 890 as total interest. What was the amou |
| A. | 6000 |
| B. | Rs. 5500 |
| C. | Rs. 4500 |
| D. | Rs. 5000 |
| Answer» C. Rs. 4500 | |
| 1199. |
At what rate of interest is an amount doubled in two years, when compounded annually? |
| A. | 30% |
| B. | 41.4% |
| C. | 45.2% |
| D. | 73.2% |
| Answer» C. 45.2% | |
| 1200. |
A certain sum becomes four times itself at simple interest in eight years. In how many years does it become ten times itself? |
| A. | 21 |
| B. | 25 |
| C. | 23 |
| D. | None of these |
| Answer» E. | |