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Shannon is choosing between two different saving account for her college fund the first account compounds interest semiannually at a rate of 11.0%. The second account compounds interest continuously at a rate of 10.8%. If Shannon plans to keep her money in the account for 5 years which account should she choose? Explain

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100×(1+0.11÷2)^(2×5)
=170.81

100×e^(0.108×5)
=171.60
So she should choose the account which pays the interest continuously
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