If you invest ​$1 at 8 percent compounded monthly​, about how many years would it take for your investment to grow sixfold to ​$6​? ​(Hint​: Remember to convert your calculator solution to​ years.)

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Approximately how many years would it take for an investment to grow sixfold if it were invested at 8 percent compounded monthly​? Assume that you invest ​$1 today.
 
If you invest ​$1 at 8 percent compounded monthly​, about how many years would it take for your investment to grow sixfold to ​$6​? ​(Hint​: Remember to convert your calculator solution to​ years.)
 
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