The Rule of 72

question 47

Multiple Choice

The Rule of 72

• A) can be used to determine the amount of time it takes to double an investment.
• B) is fairly accurate for interest rates between 25 and 50 percent.
• C) states that the time to double your money (TDM) approximately equals 72/i, where 72 represents the years it takes to double your investment.
• D) None of the above describe the Rule of 72.

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Definitions:

Oropharynx

The portion of the pharynx behind the oral cavity.

Lymphatic Tissue

A part of the body's immune system, consisting of a network of tissues and organs that help rid the body of toxins and waste.

Microvilli

Structures found in the lining of the small intestine. They greatly increase the surface area of the small intestine so that it can absorb many nutrients.

Small Intestine

A long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most of the absorption of nutrients takes place.