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  1. ₹1,000 is invested at 5% per annum simple interest. If the interest is added to the principal after every 10 years, the amount will become ₹2,000 after
    1. 15 years
    2. 18 years
    3. 20 years
    4. 162Year
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Correct Option: D

After 10 years,

SI =
1000 × 5 × 10
= ₹ 500
100

Principal for 11th year = 1000 + 500 = ₹ 1500
SI = ₹ (2000 – 1500) = ₹ 500
∴ T =
SI × 100
P × R

T =
500 × 100
=
20
years = 6
2
years
1500 × 533

Total time = 10 + 6
2
= 16
2
years
33



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