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    • Question

      An initial investment grows to four times its original

      amount in 6 years under compound interest. How many years will it take for the investment to grow to 16 times its original amount under the same conditions?
      A 36 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B 24 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C 12 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Let the amount invested be Rs. 'P' and rate of interest is 'R%' p.a.

      Amount = Principal X [(1 + (R/100) ]time

      So, 4P = P X [1 + (R/100) ]6

      Or, [1 + (R/100) ]6 = 4

      On squaring both sides,

      We get, [1 + (R/100) ]12 = 16

      Therefore, required time = 12 years

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