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This is a problem involving compound interest, where we need to calculate how long it will take for an investment to grow from $33,000 to $168,000 at an interest rate of 9.75%. The formula for compound interest is:

\[
A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt}
\]

Where:
- $A$ is the final amount ($168,000),
- $P$ is the principal (initial investment, $33,000),
- $r$ is the annual interest rate (9.75% = 0.0975),
- $n$ is the number of times the interest is compounded per year (assuming it is compounded annually, so $n = 1$),
- $t$ is the time in years (what we are solving for).

Since we are given that the interest is compounded annually, the formula simplifies to:

\[
A = P \left(1 + r\right)^t
\]

Plugging in the known values:

\[
168,000 = 33,000 \left(1 + 0.0975\right)^t
\]

\[
168,000 = 33,000 (1.0975)^t
\]

Now, solve for $t$:

\[
\frac{168,000}{33,000} = (1.0975)^t
\]

\[
5.090909 = (1.0975)^t
\]

Take the natural logarithm (ln) of both sides:

\[
\ln(5.090909) = t \ln(1.0975)
\]

\[
\ln(5.090909) \approx 1.626 \quad \text{and} \quad \ln(1.0975) \approx 0.093
\]

Now solve for $t$:

\[
t = \frac{1.626}{0.093} \approx 17.48 \text{ years}
\]

Since you will receive the $33,000 in 2 years, the total time to wait from now is:

\[
t_{\text{total}} = 2 + 17.48 = 19.48 \text{ years}
\]

So, you will have to wait approximately **19.48 years** from now to reach $168,000.

Would you like further details on this? Also, here are some follow-up questions:

1. What would happen if the interest rate was compounded monthly instead of annually?
2. How would the answer change if the interest rate was different, say 8% or 10%?
3. Can you find out how much you would have after 10 years at the same interest rate?
4. What formula would you use if there were monthly contributions added to the investment?
5. How does the length of time affect the total interest earned in this scenario?

**Tip:** To avoid rounding errors, always carry more decimal places during intermediate steps and only round at the final step as instructed.

You expect to receive $33,000 at graduation in two years. You plan on investing it at 9.75 percent until you have $168,000. How long will you wait from now? (Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Learn how to calculate how long it will take for an investment of $33,000 at 9.75% interest to grow to $168,000 using the compound interest formula. This problem involves logarithms and exponential growth and is suitable for advanced high school students.

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