In: Economics
At an annual growth rate of 14 percent, real GDP will double in about:
a) 11½ years
b) 10 years
c) 13½ years
d) 5 years
The real GDP will double in n = log2/ log (1+r/100)
Here r = 14
So n = log 2 / log 1.14
On solving n = 5.29
So the real GDP will double in approximately 5 years.
Another easier way to find out n = 72/ r
n = 72/14 = 5,14
This also tells that the real GDP will double in approximately 5 years.
Hence, the correct option is d) 5 years
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