SOLUTION: I have a word problem. If you deposit money today into an account that pays 6.5 percent interest, how long will it take for you to double your money? Please help me with the wo

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Question 103354: I have a word problem. If you deposit money today into an account that pays 6.5 percent interest, how long will it take for you to double your money?
Please help me with the word problem.
thanks

Answer by HyperBrain(694)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

If you amt. of money in order for it to double, the interest must be also.
x=x*0.065*time
time=15.38 approx.

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