- A12
- B16
- C20
- D24
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Doubling means interest equals the principal in 8 years (rate 12.5%); tripling needs interest = , taking years.
Answer: B) 16
A sum of money doubles itself in 8 years under simple interest. In how many years will it become three times itself at the same rate?
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