A sum of money at compound interest doubles in 5 years. In how many years will it become 16 times? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A sum of money at compound interest doubles in 5 years. In how many years will it become 16 times?
A. 15 years
B. 20 years
C. 18 years
D. 25 years
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
16 = 2⁴, so 5 × 4 = 20 years.

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Question #1
A sum of money amounts to Rs. 6690 after 3 years and to Rs. 10035 after 6 years on compound interest. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 4500
B. Rs. 4000
C. Rs. 4460
D. Rs. 4660

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Let the principal be P and expansion factor over 3 years be x. P * x = 6690 and P * x^2 = 10035. Therefore, x = 10035 / 6690 = 1.5. Principal P = 6690 / 1.5 = Rs. 4460.

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Question #2
The compound interest on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 328. What would be the simple interest on the same sum at the same rate for the same time?
A. Rs. 324
B. Rs. 310
C. Rs. 320
D. Rs. 326

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Effective rate of compound interest for 2 years at 5% = 5 + 5 + (55)/100 = 10.25%. Simple interest rate = 5 * 2 = 10%. Given 10.25% of sum = 328 => 1% of sum = 32. Simple Interest = 10% of sum = 10 * 32 = Rs. 320.

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Question #3
The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 3200 for 2 years at 5% is:
A. Rs. 9
B. Rs. 6
C. Rs. 7
D. Rs. 8

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
D = 3200 × (0.05)² = 3200 × 0.0025 = Rs. 8.

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