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Aubrey opened a savings account and deposited $800.00 as principal. the account earns 7% interest, compounded continuously. what is the balance after 1 year

Aubrey opened a savings account and deposited $800.00 as principal. the account earns-example-1
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\begin{gathered} A\text{ = ?} \\ p\text{ = \$800} \\ r\text{ = 7\% = }(7)/(100)=\text{ 0.07} \\ A=Pe^(rt) \\ A=800xe^{0.07\text{ x 1}} \\ \\ A\text{ = 800 }* e^(0.07) \\ A\text{ = 800 x -2.659} \\ A\text{ = -2127.40} \\ A\text{ = 2127} \end{gathered}

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