Compound interest

Calculate the time it takes for a bank deposit earning 2.6% p.a. interest to double.

Final Answer:

n =  27

Step-by-step explanation:

r=100%+2.6%=1+1002.6=1.026  rn=2  n ln r = ln 2  n=logrlog2=log1.026log2=27



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