document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=865306>Question 865306</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> What rate of interest compounded continuously is needed for an investment of $3000 to grow to $15,000 in 30 years? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "30r = ln(5)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "r = ln(5)/30<BR>\n" );
document.write( "In %, r = 100ln(5)/30\r<BR>\n" );
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