The Rule of 70 Can Be Stated as Follows: a Variable

question 142

Multiple Choice

The rule of 70 can be stated as follows: A variable with a growth rate of X percent per year

• A)doubles every 70/X years.
• B)doubles every 70(1 - 1/X)years.
• C)doubles every 70/X² years.
• D)doubles every 70/(1 - X)years.

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