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Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
A sum of money doubles itself at compound interest in 15 years. In how many years it will become eight times?

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30
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45
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50
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60
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Solution

The correct option is B 45
Always CI increases exponentially
Given,
The sum becomes 2 times in 15 years
i.e, 2 times -------> 15 years
2^3(8 years)-----> 15×3 years
So answer is 45 years


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