In how many years will money double at 10% SI?
A5
B8
C10
D12
Explanation
- Money doubles when the interest earned equals the original principal, so SI = P.
- Substitute into SI = (P × R × T)/100: P = (P × 10 × T)/100, which leaves T = 10 years.
- The principal cancels out, so the answer does not depend on how much money is invested.
- The simple interest shortcut is T = 100 ÷ R, and 100 ÷ 10 gives 10 years directly.
- To triple the money the interest must equal twice the principal, which takes 200 ÷ R = 20 years.
- Simple interest doubling MCQs are a regular feature of FPSC and NTS papers, and T = 100 ÷ R answers them instantly.

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