Time for a lump sum to double


Please assist me out with the following problems

Problem 1. Time for a lump sum to double

If you deposit money today in an account that pays 6.5 percent annual interest, how long will it take to double your money?

Problem 2. Time to reach a financial goal-

You have $ 42,180.53 in a brokerage account, and you plan to deposit an additional $ 5,000 at the end of every future year until your account totals $ 250,000. You expect to earn 12 percent annually on the account. How many years will it take to reach your goal?

Problem 3. Time for a lump sum to double -

How long will it take $ 200 to double if it earns the following rates?

Compounding occurs once a year.

a. 7 percent.
b. 10 percent.
c. 18 percent.
d. 100 percent.

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