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How long (to the next whole year) will it take

money to double if it is invested at 20% compounded
anually?

User RazerM
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Explanation:

2x = x1.2^n

2 = 1.2^n

log1.2(2) = n

log10(2)/log10(1.2) = n = 3.801784017...

so, rounded to the next whole year it takes 4 years.

User FMontano
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