SSC Selection Post 2022 PYQ — Question 62

SSC Selection Post - Matriculation Level - 1 Aug 2022 - Shift 1 • Quantitative Aptitude • Q62

A sum of money doubles itself in 5 years at a certain rate of compound interest. In how many years will it be sixteen times at the same rate?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. 20.

⇒ 2n = 16

⇒ 2n = 24

⇒ n = 4

So, time = 5 × 4 = 20 years