A high school student received from his wealthy ant $15,000. He decided to put it in an account which pays 5.5% compounded continuously. If the student will need $25,000, to pay for college when he will finish his high school ; how long will it take to accumulate that much money?

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A high school student received from his wealthy ant $15,000. He
decided to put it in an account which pays 5.5% compounded
continuously. If the student will need $25,000, to pay for
college when he will finish his high school ; how long will it take
to accumulate that much money?
Transcribed Image Text:A high school student received from his wealthy ant $15,000. He decided to put it in an account which pays 5.5% compounded continuously. If the student will need $25,000, to pay for college when he will finish his high school ; how long will it take to accumulate that much money?
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