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Use logarithms to solve the problem Find the interest rate needed for an investm

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Question

Use logarithms to solve the problem Find the interest rate needed for an investment of $5600 to double in 5 yr if interest is compounded continuously. (Round your answer to two decimal places.) %/year Need Help?Read ItTalk to a Tutor -10.05 polnts TanApMath5 4.1.038. My Note Use logarithms to solve the problem How long will it take an investment of $10,000 to double if the investment earns interest at the rate of 9% compounded continuously? (Round your answer to two decimal places.) yr Need Help? Read It Talk to a Tutor

Explanation / Answer

Answer 1)

FV=PV*e^(r*t)

FV = future value

PV = Present value

r = rate

t =time

11200 = 5600*e^(r*5)

2 = e^(r*5)

Taking log on both sides

ln(2) = r*5

0.693147 = r * 5

r = 0.693147 / 5 =0.138629

r = 13.86%

Answer 2) Same formulae as above

20000 = 10000*e^(0.09*t)

2 = e ^(0.09*t)

Taking log on both sides

In(2) = 0.09 x t

0.693147 =0.09 xt

t = 7.70