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Shreya invested a sum of money at 8% per annum in simple interest. After how much time will it become one and a half times of itself?

A25/2 years

B25/4 years

C25/8 years

D25/6 years

Answer:

B. 25/4 years

Read Explanation:

Principal (P) = x Amount (A) = 1.5x SI = 1.5x - x = 0.5x 0.5x = x × 8 × T/100 8T = 50 T = 50/8 = 25/4 years


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