The Rule of 72 Is a Simple Mathematical Approximation for

question 121

Multiple Choice

The Rule of 72 is a simple mathematical approximation for

• A) the present value required to double an investment.
• B) the future value required to double an investment.
• C) the payments required to double an investment.
• D) the number of years required to double an investment.

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Definitions:

Reversible Figures

Visual illusions or images that can be perceived in more than one way, revealing cognitive processes involved in visual perception.

Figure and Ground

A principle in gestalt psychology that refers to the tendency of the perceptual system to simplify a scene into the main object that we focus on (figure) and everything else that forms the background (ground).

Gestalt Principle

A psychological theory suggesting that individuals perceive objects as whole systems rather than the sum of their parts.

Proximity

The state or condition of being close or near; in psychology, it often refers to how physically close people are to each other, which can influence relationships and social interactions.