If I Invest $20,000 at 2

question 14

Multiple Choice

If I invest $20,000 at 2.5% today,how long will it take to reach a minimum of $50,000 compounded semi-annually?

• A)5 years
• B)37 years
• C)9 and ½ years
• D)17 years

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