Q:

You want to save ₹1,17,000 to buy your first self-driving magic carpet. You deposit ₹90,000 in a bank at an interest rate of 6 % 6%6, percent per annum. How many years do you have to wait before you can buy your magic carpet?

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Answer:4.50 yrStep-by-step explanation:I assume that this is compound interest. The compound interest equation is [tex]A = P(1+ \frac{r }{ n})^{nt}[/tex]You don't give the frequency of compounding, so I assume that it is once per year. Data: A = ₹117 000 P = ₹90 000 r = 6 % = 0.06 n = 1 Calculations: [tex]117 000 = 90 000(1+ \frac{0.06 }{ 1})^{1 \times t}[/tex][tex]117 000 = 90 000(1+ 0.06)^{t}[/tex] Divide each side by 90 0000 [tex]1.3 = 1.06^{t}[/tex] Take the logarithm of each side log1.3 = tlog1.06 0.1139 = 0.025 31t Divide each side by 0.025 31 t = 4.50 yr You can buy your magic carpet in 4.50 yr.