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					 If a sum of money doubles itself in 8 years, then the interest rate in percentage is
 
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8 1 % 2  - 10%
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10 1 % 2  -  
12 1 % 2  
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Correct Option: D
Let principal be Rs. p.
From question , 
∴ Amount = Rs. 2p  
Simple Interest = Amount - Principal  = Rs. (2p – p) = Rs. p
| ∴ Rate = | |
| Principal × Time | 
| Rate = | |
| p × 8 | 
| = | |
| 2 | 
| Rate = 12 | % per annum | |
| 2 |