Using the Rule of 72, How Long Will It Take

question 77

Multiple Choice

Using the Rule of 72, how long will it take something growing at 6% per year to double

• A)100 years.
• B)72 years.
• C)12 years.
• D)432 years.

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Definitions:

Marginal Cost

The supplementary expense arising from creating another unit of a product or service.

Profit-Maximizing

The process or strategy of adjusting production levels, prices, or other variables to generate the highest possible profit.

Total Cost

The sum of all expenditures incurred by a business to produce and sell a product, including fixed and variable costs.

Average Total Costs

The total cost of production divided by the number of units produced, reflecting the average cost per unit of output.