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What yearly interest rate (compounded continuously is earned by an investment that doubles in 10 years?
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Step 1: We start with the formula for continuous compounding, which is $A = P e^{rt}$, where $A$ is the final amount, $P$ is the principal amount, $r$ is the interest rate, and $t$ is the time in years. Show more…
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