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How long will an initial bank deposit of $10,000 grow to $23,750 at 5% annual compound interest?

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Given:

P = $10000

r= 5%

Find:

we have to find the time for which initial bank deposit of $10,000 grow to $23,750 at 5% annual compound interest.

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for compound interest is

First, convert R as a percent to r as a decimal

r = R/100

r = 5/100

r = 0.05 per year,

Then, solve the equation for t

t = ln(A/P) / n[ln(1 + r/n)]

t = ln(23,750.00/10,000.00) / ( 1 × [ln(1 + 0.05/1)] )

t = ln(23,750.00/10,000.00) / ( 1 × [ln(1 + 0.05)] )

t = 17.729 years

Summary:

The time required to get a total amount of $23,750.00 with compounded interest on a principal of $10,000.00 at an interest rate of 5% per year and compounded 1 times per year is 17.729 years.

(about 17 years 9 months)

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