How long will it take for an investment of $32,000 in a mutual fund to mature to at least $100,000 if it is growing at the rate of 12% compounded semi-annually? Express your answer in: (i) years, rounded to two decimal places; (ii)years and months; (iii) years and days.

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How long will it take for an investment of $32,000 in a mutual fund to mature to at least $100,000 if it is growing at the rate of 12% compounded semi-annually?
Express your answer in:

(i) years, rounded to two decimal places;
(ii)years and months;
(iii) years and days.

 

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