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Question 572172: I am getting extremely angry because I can not figure out what the heck I am doing wrong.
The question is: How long will it take $925 to double itself at 9% simple interest?
1850 = 925 + 925(0.09)) t
925 = 925(0.09) t
925 = 83.25 t
Answer 11.11 (What am I doing wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????)

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How long will it take $925 to double itself at 9% simple interest?
1850 = 925 + 925(0.09)) t
925 = 925(0.09) t
925 = 83.25 t
Answer 11.11
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t = 1/0.09
t = 11.11 years
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