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Repaying a Loan

While Mary Corens was a student at the University of Tennessee, she borrowed $$12,000$ in student loans at an annual interest rate of $7\%.$ If Mary repays $$1,300$ per year, then how long $($to the nearest year$)$ will it take her to repay the loan? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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