document.write( "Question 610123: How long will it take to triple a savings of $5000.00 at 2.5% annual interest compounded continuously
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document.write( "In General for Cases where Interest compounds Contiuosly \"A+=+Pe%5Ert\"
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document.write( "A = Accumulated Amount $15000
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document.write( "P= principal = $5000
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document.write( "r= annual rate = .025
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document.write( "t= years = 
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document.write( "\"15000+=+5000e%5E%28.025t%29\"
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document.write( "\"3+=+e%5E%28.025t%29\"
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document.write( " ln3/.025 = t = 43.9 yrs \n" );
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