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document.write( "A(t) = Pe^(rt)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "If it doubles A(t) = 2P<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2P = Pe^(rt)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "2 = e^(0.60t)<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Take the natural log to get:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "ln2 = 0.60t<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = [ln2]/0.60<BR>\n" );
document.write( "t = 1.155 years<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Cheers,<BR>\n" );
document.write( "Stan H. </SPAN>\n" );
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