At what percent per annum simple interest will double a sum of money in 12 years

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On what sum of money will the difference between the compound interest and simple interest for 2years be equal to Rs 25 if the rate of interest charged for both is 5% p.a. 

At what percent per annum simple interest will double a sum of money in 12 years
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Use the formula of compound interest and simple interest to get the principal amount.

The correct answer is: Rs 10000


    Complete step by step solution:Let the principal amount = PIt is given that the rate of interest R = 5% and number of years T = 2 years.So, compound interest for 2 years = Simple  interest for 2 years = It is given that compound interest - simple interest = 25 RupeesThat is,  Rupees.Hence the principal amount = Rs 10000

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    The correct option is A 20Time period = 5 years Let the principal = P Simple interest rate = R% p.a. Pricipal doubles in 5 years, so amount after 5 years will be 2P. Simple interest = Amount - Principal Simple interest = 2P - P = P Simple interest = PRT100 P = P×R×5100 R = 20% (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});

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    Solution

    The correct option is C12.5% Let the sum invested be P, and the rate of interest be R. Given in 8 years, Amount=2P ⇒P+SI=2P ⇒SI=P ⇒P×T×R100=P ⇒T×R=100 ⇒R=100T=1008=12.5%

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