SSC CPO 2025 PYQ — Question 54

SSC CPO - 13 Dec 2025 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q54

A sum of money doubles itself at compound interest in 15 years. In how many years will it become four times?

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The sum doubles in 15 years.

Under compound interest:

If it takes T years to become 2 times the original amount ⇒ it will take 2T years to become 4 times the original amount.

T = 15 years

Time required to become 4 times = 2 × 15 = 30 years.