11. An investor plans to invest $12,000 at 4.9% with continuous compounding. Calculate the number of years will it take the investor to triple his investment to $36,000.

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An investor plans to invest $12,000 at 4.9% with continuous
compounding. Calculate the number of years will it take the investor to triple
his investment to $36,000.
Transcribed Image Text:11. An investor plans to invest $12,000 at 4.9% with continuous compounding. Calculate the number of years will it take the investor to triple his investment to $36,000.
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