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The rule of 72
The rule of 72 is used to find the number of years it takes to double your money at a given interest rate.
(72/[interest rate]) = years until a principle doubles
So, how long will it take to double your money at eight percent interest? Divide 8 into 72 and you get 9 years.
If you collect 7% on your savings in a little over 10 years the amount will be double what it is today.
The rule of 72 also means that you can determine the time it takes for a population to double if it is growing at a steady rate by solving this function:
The rule of 72 is used to find the number of years it takes to double your money at a given interest rate.
(72/[interest rate]) = years until a principle doubles
So, how long will it take to double your money at eight percent interest? Divide 8 into 72 and you get 9 years.
If you collect 7% on your savings in a little over 10 years the amount will be double what it is today.
The rule of 72 also means that you can determine the time it takes for a population to double if it is growing at a steady rate by solving this function:
(72/[rate of growth]) = years for population to double
Stumble It! Reference: http://www.moneychimp.com/features/rule72.htm
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What is room temperature anyway?
Room temperature is considered to be 72 degrees Fahrenheit
Room temperature is considered to be 72 degrees Fahrenheit
Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/72_(number)
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