{"id":93463,"date":"2026-06-02T18:47:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=93463"},"modified":"2026-06-02T18:47:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-02T13:17:36","slug":"simple-and-compound-interest-questions-ssc-cgl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/simple-and-compound-interest-questions-ssc-cgl\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple and Compound Interest Questions for SSC CGL 2026, Attempt Live Quiz"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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A sum of Rs. 12,000, at compound interest becomes double after 5 years. How much will it be after 20 years?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) Rs. 1,20,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 1,44,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) Rs. 1,92,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 1,50,000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q2. At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of Rs 20000 become Rs 23328 in 2 years?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 8 per cent<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 12 per cent<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 24 per cent<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 16 per cent<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q3. What will be the simple interest on Rs. 6,000 at 5% per annum for 3 years?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) Rs. 900<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 1,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 850<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 1,200<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q4. The difference between the compound interest and simple interest on Rs. 10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) Rs. 100<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B) Rs. 120<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 150<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 200<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q5. If the compound interest on Rs. 10,000 for 2 years is Rs. 2,100, what is the rate of interest per annum?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 9%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 10%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) 12%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 11%<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q6. What sum will earn a simple interest of Rs. 4800 in 4 years at the rate of 12% per annum?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) Rs. 10,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 12,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 8,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 15,000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q7. A sum of Rs. 6250 is borrowed at 8% compound interest per annum. 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Find the compound interest on Rs. 16000 at 10% per annum for 2 years.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) Rs. 3360<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 3500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 3000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 3200<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q12. What is the simple interest on Rs. 4000 at 6% per annum for 5 years?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) Rs. 1,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 1,100<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) Rs. 1,200<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 1,300<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q13. The compound interest on Rs. 8000 at 5% per annum for 2 years is:<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) Rs. 820<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B) Rs. 820.50<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 812<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 800<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q14. A sum of Rs. 10,000 becomes Rs. 11,025 in 1 year at compound interest. What is the rate of interest?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 10%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 12%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 8%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 9%<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q15. 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A sum becomes Rs. 8,820 after 2 years and Rs. 9,261 after 3 years under compound interest. Find the rate.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) 5%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 6%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 4%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 8%<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q17. What sum will amount to Rs. 6,720 in 2 years at 10% compound interest?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) Rs. 5500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 5600<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 5800<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">D) Rs. 6000<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q18. A certain sum amounts to Rs. 6,400 in 2 years and to Rs. 7,040 in 3 years under compound interest. What is the rate?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 9%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 8%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) 10%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 12%<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q19. The simple interest on Rs. 7500 at 8% per annum is Rs. 2,400. Find the time.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 4 years<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 3 years<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 2.5 years<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">D) 5 years<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q20. Find the compound interest on Rs. 6400 for 3 years at 5% per annum.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) Rs. 1008<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 1012<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 1015<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 1050<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q21. A person invests Rs. 10,000 at 10% compound interest compounded annually. What will be the amount after 3 years?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) Rs. 13,310<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 13,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 13,100<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 13,500<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q22. A sum of money becomes Rs. 7,744 in 2 years and Rs. 8,518.40 in 3 years at compound interest. Find the rate.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 8%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 10%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) 9%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 6%<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q23. What is the compound interest on Rs. 5,000 for 3 years at 10% per annum?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) Rs. 1,500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">B) Rs. 1,610<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 1,655<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 1,650<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q24. A person borrowed Rs. 4000 for 2 years at simple interest and paid Rs. 480 as interest. What is the rate of interest?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 5%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 6%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) 7%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">D) 8%<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q25. At what rate will Rs. 6,250 amount to Rs. 7,812.50 in 3 years compounded annually?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) 8%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) 9%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">C) 10%<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) 12%<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q26. A sum becomes Rs. 13,310 after 3 years at compound interest. If the rate is 10% per annum, find the principal.<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">A) Rs. 10,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 10,500<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 11,000<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">D) Rs. 9,500<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q27. What will be the CI on Rs. 12,000 at 5% per annum for 2 years compounded annually?<\/p>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">A) Rs. 1,230<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">B) Rs. 1,250<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"false\">C) Rs. 1,260<\/button>\n  <button data-correct=\"true\">D) Rs. 1,215<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"question\" data-answered=\"false\">\n  <p>Q28. A sum doubles itself in 5 years at compound interest. 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It grows faster than Simple Interest over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Formula:<\/strong><br>Compound Interest = P \u00d7 (1 + R\/100)^T \u2013 P<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where:<br>\u2022 <strong>P<\/strong> = Principal (initial amount)<br>\u2022 <strong>R<\/strong> = Annual interest rate (%)<br>\u2022 <strong>T<\/strong> = Time period in years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This formula is useful for solving questions in SSC CGL Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ssc-cgl-tier-1-pyps\/?ref=contmk-blog-interest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download SSC CGL Previous year Question papers<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-common-mistakes-students-make-in-ssc-cgl-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Mistakes_Students_Make_in_SSC_CGL_Exam\"><\/span>Common Mistakes Students Make in SSC CGL Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, many SSC CGL aspirants lose marks due to avoidable errors. 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Are Simple Interest and Compound Interest important for SSC CGL?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, they are frequently asked in both Tier 1 and Tier 2 exams.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751900352062\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. What is the basic formula for Simple Interest?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> SI = (P \u00d7 R \u00d7 T) \/ 100<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751900363631\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Is CI always greater than SI for the same P, R, T?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, except when time is 1 year or rate is 0%.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1751900404542\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q4. 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