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  1. At what percent of simple interest will a sum of money double itself in 15 years?
    1. 6
      1
      %
      3
    2. 6
      2
      %
      3
    3. 6
      1
      %
      2
    4. 6%
Correct Option: B

Let principal be Rs. p.
∴ Amount = Rs. 2p
∴ Simple Interest = Amount - Principal = Rs. (2p – p) = Rs. p

∴ Rate =
SI × 100
Principal × Time

Rate =
p × 100
=
20
p × 153

Rate = 6
2
% per annum
3



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