You are saving to buy a $178,000 house. There are two competing banks in your area, both offering certificates of deposit yielding 6.3 percent.

How long will it take your initial $95,000 investment to reach the desired level at First Bank, which pays simple interest? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

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How long will it take your initial $95,000 investment to reach the desired level at Second Bank, which compounds interest monthly? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.)

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For First Bank Interest Principal Rate Time Interest 95000 0063 Time To find Time 178000 9500... View the full answer