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country has a growth rate of 2.4% compounded continuously. At this rate, how long will it take for the population of this country to double. Round to nearest tenth. Please solve.

Intermediate Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285195728

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter2: Equations, Inequalities, And Problem Solving

Section2.S: Summary

Problem 8S: What interest rate would you need to get to double an investment of 200 in eight years?

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