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if maggie has $5,000 to invest and wants to have $10,000 at the end of 9 years, what interest rate must she earn on her money, assuming annual compounding?

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The interest rate should be 8% over the span of 9 years

Step-by-step explanation:

Starting with $5,000, an interest rate of 8% would bring her to exactly $10,000 after 9 years, with a total compound interest of $5,000

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