Name: ID: A 36. Last year Thomson Ine's earnings per share were $3.50, and its growth rate during the prior 5 years was 11.2% per year. If that growth rate were maintained, how many years would it take for Thomson's EPS triple? a. 10.04 b. 12.63 c. 10.35 d. 7.86 e. 7.76 37 You plan to invest in securities that pay 6.8%, compounded annually. If you invest $5,000 today, how many years will it take for your investment to grow to $9,140.20? a. 11.37 b. 9.63 c. 10.64 d. 9.90 e. 9.17