2.24. The U.S. government fixed the price of gold at $35 an oz in 1934. In 2005, the price of the yellow metal was $480 an oz. Calculate the price appreciation of gold as percent per year, compounded annually.

2.24. The U.S. government fixed the price of gold at $35 an oz in 1934. In 2005, the price of the yellow metal was $480 an oz. Calculate the price appreciation of gold as percent per year, compounded annually.

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2.24. The U.S. government fixed the price of gold at $35 an oz in 1934. In 2005, the
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