Rule of 72

Rule of 72
The Rule of 72 is an approximation used to determine the number of years required to double the principal at a fixed annual rate of compound interest. By dividing 72 by the annual interest rate, one can estimate the length of time it takes for the initial investment to grow twofold.

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