document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1202792>Question 1202792</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> How long will it take a sum of money to double itself if interest 12(1/2)% per annum  </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "Let Principal be P<BR>\n" );
document.write( "doubles in how many years =2P\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Interest = 2P-P=P\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Rate = 12.5% = 0.125\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "I = P * n*r\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "P = P*n *0.125\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "n= 1/0.125\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "= 8 years\r<BR>\n" );
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