5. A man invested 1000 dollars in an account. How long will it take before this investment will triple if the interest per annum is 5% compounded continuously?

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Chapter11: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions
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5. A man invested 1000 dollars in an account. How long will it take before this
investment will triple if the interest per annum is 5% compounded continuously?
Transcribed Image Text:5. A man invested 1000 dollars in an account. How long will it take before this investment will triple if the interest per annum is 5% compounded continuously?
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