SOLUTION: If 400 is deposited at a bank at 10% per annum compounded quarterly, how long will it take the deposit to double in value?

Question 1163148: If 400 is deposited at a bank at 10% per annum compounded quarterly, how long will it take the deposit to double in value?
Found 4 solutions by solver91311, Edwin McCravy, Alan3354, ikleyn:
Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve for to obtain the number of years to double at 10% compounded quarterly.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it

Answer by Edwin McCravy(20060)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Answer: the first quarter it draws interest after 7 years. Edwin

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The amount is not relevant.
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Any amount will be doubled in the time shown by the other tutors.
Answer by ikleyn(52824)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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