TIP-5

If a sum of money becomes  n1  times itself in  t years, in how many years will it become n2 times
Time =
 t(n2- 1)
(n1 - 1)

NOTE : The above formula is applicable only for SIMPLE INTEREST

Example 1:
A sum of money double itself in 4 years , in how many years will it become 8 times of itself ?

Solution:

time =
4(8 - 1)
2 - 1
 = 28


Example 2:
A sum of money double itself in 7 years , in how many years it will become 4 times of itself?

Solution:

time =
7(4 - 1)
2 - 1
 = 21


Example 3:
A sum of money triples itself in 7 years , in how many years it will become 4 times of itself?

Solution:

time =
7(4 - 1)
3 - 1
 = 10.5 yrs
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