Glen Wants to Take a Holiday That Costs $8,850, but Currently

question 29

Multiple Choice

Glen wants to take a holiday that costs $8,850, but currently he only has $2,750 saved. If he invests this money at 8 percent interest compounded annually, how long will he have to wait to take his holiday?

• A)12.36 years
• B)16.25 years
• C)15.19 years
• D)13.52 years
• E)14.12 years

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