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How much money invested at 5% compounded continuously for 3 years will result in $820?

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ANSWER:

The correct answer is $705.78

Explanation:

How much money invested at 5% compounded continuously for 3 years will result in $820?

Let P be the amount invested.

compound interest = 5%

820 = Pe^[(0.05)(3)]

820/e^0.15 = P

705.78 = P to nearest cent

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