Previous year MCQs

Aptitude & Reasoning UPPSC 2007 GS-I
Question

If a principle money doubles in 10 years when it is invested through compound interest. Then, when it will become four fold (4 times).

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option B: 20 years

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “20 years”.
The correct option is: (2) 20 years

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