PERSONAL FINANCE: Interest Find how soon an invest- ment at 10% interest compounded semiannually will: a. double in value. b. increase by 50%.

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Problem 9ECP: You deposit $2500 in a long-term investment in which the interest is compounded monthly. After 5...
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PERSONAL FINANCE: Interest Find how soon an invest-
ment at 10% interest compounded semiannually will:
a. double in value.
b. increase by 50%.
Transcribed Image Text:PERSONAL FINANCE: Interest Find how soon an invest- ment at 10% interest compounded semiannually will: a. double in value. b. increase by 50%.
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