Rajeev has $175 that he earned from his summer job. He puts the money in an account that yields 4% interest compounded annually. Assume that Rajeev does not make any other deposits or withdrawals from his account. After how many years from the time he deposited the money will Rajeev have at least $200 in his account?

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  1. Rajeev has $175 that he earned from his summer job. He puts the money in an account that yields 4% interest compounded annually. Assume that Rajeev does not make any other deposits or withdrawals from his account. After how many years from the time he deposited the money will Rajeev have at least $200 in his account?
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