document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=754768>Question 754768</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> sue is going to invest some money at simple interest at the rate of 8%. how long will it take for the investment to double? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "A(t) = P(1+rt)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Ans: (1+.08t) = 2<BR>\n" );
document.write( "0.08t = 1<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = 1/0.08<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = 100/8<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = 12.5 years<BR>\n" );
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