Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 10 - Systems of Equations and Inequalities - Section 10.5 Partial Fraction Decomposition - 10.5 Assess Your Understanding - Page 788: 55

Answer

$3.85\ yrs$

Work Step by Step

1 Use the formula $A=P(1+\frac{r}{m})^{mt}$, 2. Based on the given conditions: $2P=P(1+\frac{0.18}{365})^{365t}$, 3. Solve for $t$, take $ln$ on both sides: $365t\ ln(1+\frac{0.18}{365})=ln(2)$, $t=\frac{ln2}{365ln(1+\frac{0.18}{365})}\approx3.85\ yrs$
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