SOLUTION: How long would it take $1000, invested at 6% annually compounded continuously, to double in value?

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Question 1185576: How long would it take $1000, invested at 6% annually compounded continuously, to double in value?
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How long would it take $1000, invested at 6% annually compounded continuously, to double in value?
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    2000 = 


     = 


    2 = 


    ln(2) = 0.06*t


    t =  = 11.552 years


ANSWER.  11.552year,  or  11 years and 202 days;  11 years and about 7 months.

Solved.

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