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    In how much time will a sum of money double itself at a rate of simple interest of 5% per annum?
    Question

    In how much time will a sum of money double itself at a rate of simple interest of 5% per annum?

    A.

    12 years

    B.

    10 years

    C.

    20 years

    D.

    18 years

    Correct option is C

    Given:

    Amount becomes double

    Rate of interest = 5%

    Formula Used:

    SI=P×R×T100SI = \frac{P\times R\times T}{100}​​

    Amount = Principle + Interest

    Solution:

    Amount =2×Principle2 \times Principle

    2P = P+SI

    SI = P

    SI=P×R×T100SI = \frac{P\times R\times T}{100}​​

    P=P×5×T100P = \frac{P\times 5\times T}{100}​​

    T=P×100P×5T = \frac{P\times 100}{P \times 5 }​​

    T = 20 years

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