If you use the approximation ln 2 0.70 (in place of 0.69314c), you can derive a

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If you use the approximation ln 2 ≈ 0.70 (in place of 0.69314c), you can derive a rule of thumb that says, “To estimate how many years it will take an amount of money to double when invested at r percent compounded continuously, divide r into 70.” For instance, an amount of money invested at 5% will double in about 70/5 = 14 years. If you want it to double in 10 years instead, you have to invest it at 70/10 = 7%. Show how the rule of 70 is derived. (A similar “rule of 72” uses 72 instead of 70, because 72 has more integer factors.)

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Thomas Calculus Early Transcendentals

ISBN: 9780321884077

13th Edition

Authors: Joel R Hass, Christopher E Heil, Maurice D Weir

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