A sum of money doubles itself in 6 years at compound interest compounded annually. In how many years will it become 16 times of itself? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A sum of money doubles itself in 6 years at compound interest compounded annually. In how many years will it become 16 times of itself?
A. 18 years
B. 36 years
C. 24 years
D. 30 years
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The sum becomes 2^1 times in 6 years. It will become 16 (2^4) times in 4 * 6 = 24 years.

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Question #1
Find the compound interest on Rs. 60000 at 10% per annum for 2 years compounded half-yearly.
A. Rs. 13100
B. Rs. 13000
C. Rs. 13200
D. Rs. 12930

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Half-yearly rate 5%, n=4. A = 60000 × (1.05)⁴ = 60000 × 1.21550625 = 72930.375, CI = 12930.375 ≈ 12930.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest
Question #2
The difference between simple interest and compound interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 124. Find the sum.
A. Rs. 5000
B. Rs. 4000
C. Rs. 3500
D. Rs. 4500

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Difference for 3 years = P * (R/100)^2 * (3 + R/100) => 124 = P * (10/100)^2 * (3 + 10/100) => 124 = P * (1/100) * (3.1) => 124 = P * 0.031 => P = 124 / 0.031 = Rs. 4000.

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Question #3
The difference between CI and SI on Rs. 1400 for 2 years at 10% is:
A. Rs. 12
B. Rs. 15
C. Rs. 13
D. Rs. 14

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
D = 1400 × 0.01 = Rs. 14.

This question belongs to: Maths Compound Interest