document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=1178393>Question 1178393</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> How long will it take for an investment to triple if it is compounded continuously at 4​%? </SPAN>\n" );
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document.write( "We want to find the time for the ratio P(t)/P(0) to be 3 if the interest rate is 4% = .04:<br><BR>\n" );
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document.write( "Use a calculator....<br><BR>\n" );
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