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Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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7장, 문제 7.RE.26b

Savings account A savings account advertises an annual percentage yield (APY) of 5.4%, which means that the balance in the account increases at an annual growth rate of 5.4%/yr.


b. What is the doubling time of the balance?

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Recognize that the problem involves exponential growth, where the balance grows continuously at an annual rate of 5.4%. The doubling time is the time it takes for the balance to become twice its initial amount.
Use the formula for exponential growth: \(A = A_0 e^{rt}\), where \(A\) is the amount after time \(t\), \(A_0\) is the initial amount, \(r\) is the growth rate (expressed as a decimal), and \(t\) is time in years.
Set \(A = 2 A_0\) to represent doubling, so the equation becomes \(2 A_0 = A_0 e^{rt}\). Simplify this to \(2 = e^{rt}\).
Take the natural logarithm of both sides to solve for \(t\): \(\ln(2) = rt\). Then, solve for \(t\) by dividing both sides by \(r\): \(t = \frac{\ln(2)}{r}\).
Substitute the given growth rate \(r = 0.054\) (since 5.4% = 0.054) into the formula to find the doubling time \(t\).

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