Answer:
- 1. <em>For the amount to double</em>: <u>9.37 years</u>
- 2. <em>For the amount to triple</em>: <u>14.85 years</u>
Explanation:
The equation for continuosly compounded interest is:
Where:
- P is the amount that you invest today: $1,300
- F is the value after t years: the double or triple of $1,300
- r is the annual interest rate: 0.074
<u>1. For the amount to double:</u>
Substitute the values and solve for t:

<u>2. For the amount to triple:</u>
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Answer:
Productivity rises more quickly when countries produce goods and services for which they have a natural talent.
Explanation:
This is the best option with the theory of comparative advantage states countries produce goods for which they have a lower opportunity cost. Having resources and talents lower the opportunities cost. When countries do this, it increases economic welfare for all.
Answer: debit to Stock Investments for $55,080.
Explanation:
As this is an investment in another company, it will count as an asset which means that when it increases, the account will have to be debited. It will therefore be debited for $55,080 to show the investment.
Cash will decrease by the same amount which means that it will have to be credited because assets are credited when they decrease.
Dr Stock Investments $55,080
Cr Cash $55,080