Understanding the Rule of 72

The video tutorial explains the Rule of 72, a simple formula used to estimate the time required to double an investment at a fixed annual rate of return. The rule states that dividing 72 by the annual rate of return gives the approximate number of years needed to double the investment. The video provides examples, such as needing a 6% return to double an investment in 12 years and a 9% return to double it in 8 years.

What is the primary purpose of the Rule of 72?

• To predict stock market trends

• To find the initial investment amount

• To determine the time it takes for an investment to double

• To calculate the exact interest rate of an investment

How can the Rule of 72 be used to find the rate of return?

• By dividing 72 by the desired doubling time

• By multiplying 72 by the doubling time

• By dividing 72 by the initial investment amount

• By adding 72 to the current rate of return

If you want to double your investment in 12 years, what approximate annual rate of return is needed?

• 4%

• 6%

• 8%

• 10%

What annual rate of return is required to double an investment in 8 years?

• 9%

• 11%

• 7%

• 5%

Which of the following is a correct application of the Rule of 72?

• Using it to calculate the future value of an investment

• Using it to assess the risk of an investment

• Using it to find the rate of return for doubling an investment

• Using it to determine the time needed to triple an investment