Given: A sum becomes 2 times in 4 years Concept used: Simple interest, SI = P × R × T/100 Calculation: Amount = P + SI = 2P SI = P ⇒ P = P × R × 4/100 ⇒ R = 25% Let in 't' years, the sum will become 16 times, Amount = P + SI = 16P SI = 15P ⇒ 15P = P × 25 × t/100 ∴ t = 60 years ∴ The time taken is 60 years.