- A24
- B12
- C20
- D16
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Doubling means the interest equals the principal in 8 years. Tripling needs interest of twice the principal, i.e. years.
Answer: D) 16
A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years will the same sum triple itself at the same rate?
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