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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If $535 is invested at an interest rate of 6% per year and is compounded continuously, how much will the investment be worth in 10 years?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

my answer is $973.38

OpenStudy (anonymous):

F = Pe^rt = 535e^(0.06*18) = $1575.40

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!!!!!!!! you ROCK

OpenStudy (anonymous):

lol np:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

wait, would i do that x ten though?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

my options: $1307.12 $974.83 $973.38 $403.43

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ummm... well if u did X ten what would u get?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oohh waait....

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it would have to be a lower number, given the answer choices

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yea.. actually i think its $973.38..

OpenStudy (anonymous):

perhaps. thank you:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Since the compounding is continuous, the base must e. A=Pert, so A = 535e (.06)(10) which is $974.83 :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!!!!!!!!!!

OpenStudy (anonymous):

your welcome:)

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