SOLUTION: how long it take an investment to quadruple in value if it earns 4% simple interest per year?

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Question 841433: how long it take an investment to quadruple in value if it earns 4% simple interest per year?
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how long it take an investment to quadruple in value if it earns 4% simple interest per year?

A = P(1 + rt)

4P = P(1 + rt)

4P = P(1 + 0.04t)

4P/P = 1 + 0.04t

4 = 1 + 0.04t

4-1 = 0.04t

3 = 0.04t

0.04t = 3

t = 3/0.04

t = 75

It will take 75 years for the investment to quadruple.

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