document.write( "Question 605445: How long would it take to double your principal at an annual interest rate of 7% compounded continuously. \n" ); document.write( "
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How long would it take to double your principal at an annual interest rate of 7% compounded continuously.
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\n" ); document.write( "FV = PV*e^(rt)
\n" ); document.write( "2 = e^(0.07t) t in years
\n" ); document.write( "0.07t = ln(2)
\n" ); document.write( "t = ln(2)/0.07
\n" ); document.write( "t =~ 9.9 years
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