Bob bought some land costing $15,390. Today, that same land is valued at $44,817. How long has Bob owned this land if the price of land has been increasing at 5 percent per year? Multiple Choice: 13.87 years 14.56 years 24.09 years 22.94 years 21.91 years

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Bob bought some land costing $15,390. Today, that same land is valued at $44,817. How long has Bob owned this land if the price of land has been increasing at 5 percent per year?

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13.87 years
14.56 years
24.09 years
22.94 years
21.91 years
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Cost of land (P) = $15,390

Value of land today (F) = $44,817

Growth rate (r) = 5%

Period of holding = n

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