Answer:
6 years
Explanation:
Future value of investment A :
The formula for calculating future value:
FV = P (1 + r)^n
FV = Future value
P = Present value
R = interest rate
N = number of years
Future value of investment B : 60 + (3 x number of years)
In year I, future value of :
Investment A = 50(1.08) = 54
Investment B = 60 + 3 = 63
in year 1, the value of investment B exceeds that of investment A
In year 2, future value of :
Investment A = 50(1.08^2) = 58.32
Investment B = 60 +( 3 x 2) = 66
In year 2, the value of investment B exceeds that of investment A
In year 3, future value of :
Investment A = 50(1.08^3) = 62.99
Investment B = 60 +( 3 x 3) =69
In year 3, the value of investment B exceeds that of investment A
In year 4, future value of :
Investment A = 50(1.08^4) = 68.02
Investment B = 60 +( 3 x 4) =72
In year 4, the value of investment B exceeds that of investment A
In year 5, future value of :
Investment A = 50(1.08^5) = 73.47
Investment B = 60 +( 3 x 5) =75
In year 5, the value of investment B exceeds that of investment A
In year 6, future value of :
Investment A = 50(1.08^6) = 79.34
Investment B = 60 +( 3 x 6) = 78
In year 6, the value of investment A exceeds that of investment B