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using the rule 72, estimate the time it would take to double once principle if invented at 8% compounded annually

 Apr 16, 2015

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72/8 = about 9 years

The actual time is given by

ln(2)/ln(1.08) = about 9.006 years

 

 

  

 Apr 16, 2015
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72/8 = about 9 years

The actual time is given by

ln(2)/ln(1.08) = about 9.006 years

 

 

  

CPhill Apr 16, 2015
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I don't think that I have seen that before Chris.    

 Apr 16, 2015

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