The formula below tells us how to obtain the maturity value on a simple discount loan if we are given the proceeds, the discount rate, and the term.   If a loan's annual simple discount rate is 7.56%, how many years would it take for the debt to double? (This is called the doubling time of a loan).  Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a year.  Hint: divide both sides of the equation by P. If M is twice as much as P, what should the fraction on the left-hand side equal?

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The formula below tells us how to obtain the maturity value on a simple discount loan if we are given the proceeds, the discount rate, and the term.

 

If a loan's annual simple discount rate is 7.56%, how many years would it take for the debt to double? (This is called the doubling time of a loan). 

Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a year. 

Hint: divide both sides of the equation by P. If M is twice as much as P, what should the fraction on the left-hand side equal? 

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Simple discount rate = 7.56%

How many years for debt to double?

Assuming Debt = 100

Future Value = 2 times of debt = 200

 

 

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