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· 1 Months ago

can u please elaborate the sol

Question:
A sum of money becomes 3 times in 5 years at simple interest. In how many years will the same sum become 6 time at the same rate of simple interest?
Options:
A) 10 years
B) 12 years
C) 12.5 years
D) 10.5 years
Solution:
Ans: (c)

The sum of money gets three times means  200% is being added to the original sum(principal) in 5 years

So, 500% will be added in 12 and ½ years.

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· 1 Months ago

The sum of money gets three times means 200% is being added to the original sum(principal) in 5 years
So, 500% will be added in 12 and ½ years.

So, option(c)-12.5 years is correct....we resolved it..........

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