How Long Does It Take for an Account Containing $5,500

question 74

Multiple Choice

How long does it take for an account containing $5,500 to be worth $13,600 if the money is invested at 12% compounded monthly? Round your answer to the one decimal place. ​

• A) 8.8 years
• B) 6.3 years
• C) 7.6 years
• D) 8.2 years
• E) 9.5 years

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