You want to know how long it will take for a retirement savings of $50,000 to grow to $100,000 if it is invested at an annual interest rate of 7%, compounded annually. Use the formula A=P(1+nr)nt, where A is the balance (final amount), P is the principal (starting amount), r is the interest rate expressed as a decimal, n is the number of times per year that the interest is compounded, and t is the time in years. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Q. You want to know how long it will take for a retirement savings of $50,000 to grow to $100,000 if it is invested at an annual interest rate of 7%, compounded annually. Use the formula A=P(1+nr)nt, where A is the balance (final amount), P is the principal (starting amount), r is the interest rate expressed as a decimal, n is the number of times per year that the interest is compounded, and t is the time in years. Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
Identify Values: Identify the values of P, r, n, and A. P=50000r=0.07n=1A=100000
Substitute in Formula: Substitute P=50000, r=0.07, n=1, and A=100000 in the formula. 100000=50000(1+10.07)1⋅t
Simplify Equation: Simplify the equation.100000=50000(1.07)tDivide both sides by 50000.2=(1.07)t
Take Natural Logarithm: Take the natural logarithm (\ln) of both sides to solve for t. ln(2)=ln((1.07)t)ln(2)=t⋅ln(1.07)
Solve for t: Solve for t.t=ln(1.07)ln(2)t≈0.0676580.693147t≈10.24
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