Top 20 PYQs (2018–2022) — with Solutions & Shortcuts
SSC CGL Simple & Compound Interest is one of the most frequently tested topics — 20 previous year questions from 2018–2022 papers are included on this page. Each question comes with a step-by-step solution, common trap identified, and a time-saving shortcut.
At what rate per annum will ₹6,000 become ₹7,260 in 2 years at compound interest?
Q2Exam PatternEasy
The compound interest on ₹4,000 at 5% per annum for 2 years is how much more than the simple interest for the same period?
Q3Exam PatternEasy
A sum of ₹6,400 becomes ₹7,056 after 2 years at a certain rate per annum compound interest, compounded half-yearly. What is the rate of interest?
Q4Exam PatternEasy
₹5,000 is invested at 20% per annum compound interest. What is the compound interest earned in 2 years?
Q5Exam PatternEasy
The compound interest on ₹4,000 at 50% per annum for 2 years is:
Q6Exam PatternEasy
At what rate per annum will ₹5,000 amount to ₹6,050 in 2 years at compound interest?
Q7Exam PatternEasy
A sum of ₹8,000 is invested at 12% per annum compound interest, compounded half-yearly. What is the compound interest earned after 1 year?
Q8Exam PatternEasy
The difference between compound interest and simple interest on a sum of ₹8,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
Q9Exam PatternEasy
₹4,000 is invested at 16% per annum compound interest, compounded quarterly. What will be the amount after 9 months?
Q10Exam PatternEasy
₹12,000 is invested at 10% per annum compound interest, compounded quarterly. What is the difference between the amount after 6 months and after 3 months?
Q11Easy
At what rate per annum will ₹2,400 amount to ₹3,120 in 3 years under simple interest?
Q12Exam PatternEasy
A principal amount becomes ₹10,404 in 1 year at 8% per annum compound interest, compounded half-yearly. What is the principal?
Q13Exam PatternEasy
A sum of ₹8,000 is invested at 10% per annum compound interest. What will be the amount after 2 years?
Q14Exam PatternEasy
₹12,000 is invested at 10% per annum compound interest, compounded quarterly. What is the compound interest earned after 1 year?
Q15Exam PatternEasy
If the simple interest on a sum for 3 years at 8% per annum is ₹2,400, what will be the compound interest on the same sum at the same rate for 2 years?
Q16Exam PatternEasy
A sum of ₹10,000 is invested at 8% per annum. The difference between compound interest for 2 years and simple interest for 2 years is:
Q17Exam PatternEasy
₹5,000 is invested at 8% per annum compound interest, compounded quarterly. What will be the amount after 6 months?
Q18Exam PatternEasy
A sum of money doubles itself in 5 years at simple interest. In how many years will it triple itself at the same rate?
Q19Exam PatternEasy
₹5,000 is invested at 8% per annum compound interest, compounded quarterly. Find the compound interest earned in 6 months.
Q20Exam PatternEasy
The difference between Compound Interest and Simple Interest on a sum of ₹1,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
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