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  1. In certain years a sum of money is doubled to itself at 6
    1
    % simple interest per annum,
    4
    then the required time will be
    1. 16 years
    2. 12
      1
      years
      2
    3. 8 years
    4. 10
      2
      years
      3
Correct Option: A

According to the question,
If principal be Rs. p, then
S.I. = Rs. p

∴ Time =
SI × 100
Principal × Rate

=
p × 100
p ×
25
4

=
400
= 16 years
25

Second method to solve this question :
Here , n = 2
T =
(n - 1)
× 100%
R

T =
2 - 1
25
× 100
4

T =
400
= 16 years.
25



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