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A sum of money placed at compound interest doubles itself in 4 years. It will amount to eight times itself at the same rate in

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9 years
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10 years
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12 years
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14 years
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Solution

The correct option is C 12 years
Re 1 becomes Rs 2 in 4 years
Rs 2 becomes Rs 4 in another 4 years
Rs 4 becomes Rs 8 in another 4 years
Re 1 becomes Rs 8 in (4 + 4 + 4) i.e., 12 years.

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