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Doubling time (rule of 72)Analyst
How long money takes to double at a given rate.
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The formula
Years ≈ 72 ÷ rate (%) Exact: ln 2 ÷ ln(1 + r)
The rule of 72 is a mental shortcut that is most accurate between about 6% and 10%.