Data Sufficiency Question 35
Directions : Each of the questions given below consists of a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data provided in the statements sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and
(IDBI Officer Grade Exam. 22.08.2014)
Give answer (1) if the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question. Give answer (2) if the data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (3) if the data in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (4) if the data in both the statements I and II are not sufficient to answer the question.
Give answer (5) if the data in both the statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
- What is the simple interest accrued on a principal of ₹ 5,000 in six years?
I. The rate of the simple interest for the first three years is 5 p.c.p.a.?
II. The rate of simple interest for the next three years is 8 p.c.p.a.?
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Correct Answer: 35. (5)
Solution: 35. (5) From statements I and II, Simple interest
$=₹\left(\frac{5000 \times 3 \times 5}{100}+\frac{5000 \times 3 \times 8}{100}\right)$
$=₹(750+1200)$
$=₹ 1950$