SSC CHSL 2016 (Tier-I) Question Paper (08-Mar-2018) ( Shift 3)

An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The sum of interest obtained after $2$ years from both schemes is ₹$2961$. If both schemes have a $23\%$ per annum interest rate, then what is the first-year interest (in ₹) of the simple interest scheme?

The selling price of a watch is ₹$966$ and the profit percentage is $15\%$. If the selling price is ₹$798$, then what will be the loss percentage?

A shopkeeper wants to earn $33\%$ profit on an article after offering a $30\%$ discount. By how much percentage more should he mark the price of his article above the cost price?

What is the value of $\sqrt{473+\sqrt{529}+\sqrt{256}+\sqrt{289}}$?

Two taps $X$ and $Y$ can fill a tank in $15$ hours and $20$ hours respectively. If the two taps are opened at 2 p.m., then at what time (in p.m.) should the tap $X$ be closed to completely fill the tank at exactly 2 a.m.?