A savings account is started with $20,000. After t years, the amount in the account is given by P(t) = 20, 000e0.03r. How many years will it take for the amount in this account to double?

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42. A savings account is started with $20,000. After t years, the amount in the account is
given by P(t) = 20,000e0.03t. How many years will it take for the amount in this
account to double?
Transcribed Image Text:42. A savings account is started with $20,000. After t years, the amount in the account is given by P(t) = 20,000e0.03t. How many years will it take for the amount in this account to double?
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