document.write( "Question 606693: $2000 dollars was invested into the account at 3% for 5 years. How long will it take for the amount to triple if t is compounded continuously? \n" ); document.write( "
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\n" ); document.write( "Hi,
\n" ); document.write( "$2000 dollars was invested into the account at 3% for 5 years.
\n" ); document.write( "How long will it take for the amount to triple if t is compounded continuously?
\n" ); document.write( "Note: In General: \"A+=+P+e+%5Ert\"
\n" ); document.write( "A = Accumulated Amount
\n" ); document.write( "P= principal
\n" ); document.write( "r= annual rate = .03
\n" ); document.write( "t= years
\n" ); document.write( " \"A%2FP+=%281%2Br%2Fm%29%5Emt\"
\n" ); document.write( "A/P = 3 (tripling the money)
\n" ); document.write( "\"3+=+e%5E%28.03t%29\"
\n" ); document.write( "\"ln%283%29%2F.03++=+t\"
\n" ); document.write( " t = 36.6 yrs \n" ); document.write( "
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