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How long (in years) would $11,000 have to be invested at 6% compounded continuously to earn $1,402.47 interest?. It would have to be invested for years. (Round to 2 decimal places.)

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Matana, this is the solution!

Principal = 11,000

Interest rate = 6% (0.06) compounded continuously

Interest amount = $ 1,402.47

Future Value = 12,402.47 (Principal + Interest amount)

t = ?

Let's recall that:

t = log (Future Value/Principal)/Interest rate

t = (log 12,40247/11,000)/0.06

t = 2 years

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