You are saving to buy a $184,000 house. There are two competing banks in your area, both offering certificates of deposit yielding 6.9 percent. How long will it take your initial $101,000 investment to reach the desired level at First Bank, which pays simple interest? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) Number of years?
How long will it take your initial $101,000 investment to reach the desired level at Second Bank, which compounds interest monthly? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.) Number of years?