Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2000 GS-I
Question

A person decides to save Rs. 40 more every month. If he save Rs. 40 in the first month, when-will his saving cross the limit of Rs. 2,000:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Nine month

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Nine month”.
The person will cross the limit of Rs. 2000 in the ninth month.

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