SOLUTION: How many years will it take $1000 to triple if you deposit it into a fund paying 5% compounded weekly?

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Question 934436: How many years will it take $1000 to triple if you deposit it into a fund paying 5% compounded weekly?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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3000=1000%281%2B0.05%2F52%29%5En
3=1.000962%5En
n=log%28%283%29%29%2Flog%28%281.000962%29%29
n=1143 weeks or
n=21.98 years