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  1. In how much time, will a sum of money become double of itself at 15% per annum simple interest?
    1. 6
      1
      years
      4
    2. 6
      1
      years
      2
    3. 6
      1
      years
      3
    4. 6
      2
      years
      3
Correct Option: D

If the principal be p, the amount = 2p
∴ SI = p

∴ Time =
SI × 100
Principal × Rate

Time =
p × 100
=
20
= 6
2
years.
p × 1533

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

T =
(2 - 1)
× 100
15

T =
100
year
15

T =
20
year
3

T = 6
2
year
3



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