At what simple interest rate percent per annum will a sum of money triple in 11 years.

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07 Aug 2018 Simple Interest

At what simple interest rate percent per annum will a sum of money triple in 11 years.

OPtion

1) 17.50
2) 18.00
3) 17.33
4) 18.50
5) 17.25
6) 18.18
7) 18.75
8) 17.75
9) 18.33
10) None of these

Solution

SI = PRT/100

SI = 2P

So 2P = P*R*11/100
= R= 200/11 = 18.18
Option 6)

Correct Option: 6 Best Solution (5)