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In how many years will Rs. 1,60,000 become Rs. 2,79,841 at a compound interest (Compounded annually) rate of 15% per annum?
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In how many years will Rs. 1,60,000 become Rs. 2,79,841 at a compound interest (Compounded annually) rate of 15% per annum?

A.

6

B.

3

C.

5

D.

4

Correct option is D

A=P(1+r100)t279841=160000(1+15100)t279841160000=(1+15100)t(2320)4=(2320)tt=4A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{100}\right)^{t}\\279841 = 160000\left(1 + \frac{15}{100}\right)^{t}\\\frac{279841}{160000}= \left(1 + \frac{15}{100}\right)^{t}\\ \left( \frac{23}{20}\right)^{4} = \left( \frac{23}{20}\right)^{t}\\t= 4​​

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