A sum of money doubles itself at simple interest in 8 years. What is the rate of interest per annum?
A10%
B11.5%
C12.5%
D15%
Explanation
Let Principal P = 100, Interest SI = 100. Time T = 8 years. Rate R = (SI * 100) / (P * T) = (100 * 100) / (100 * 8) = 12.5%.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Interest
- Subtopic: Simple Interest

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