document.write( "Question 1130801: Gasoline prices are rising at a rate of 0.5% per month. What is their doubling time? By what factor will prices increase in 3 years? In 5 years?\r
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You're correct! The doubling time is 138.98 months.
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document.write( "However, for 3 and 5 years, the price will increase by factors of:  \n" );
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