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Find the amount in a continuously compounded account for the following condition. ​Principal, ​$​4000; Annual interest​ rate, 5.7​%; ​time, 3 years

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Answer: 4745.96 dollars

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Step-by-step explanation:

We have this given info

  • P = 4000 = principal
  • r = 0.057 = annual interest rate in decimal form
  • t = 3 = number of years

Use this to plug into the formula below


A = Pe^(r*t)\\\\A = 4000*e^(0.057*3)\\\\A \approx 4,745.96299608713\\\\A \approx 4,745.96\\\\

You'll need your calculator, and the calculator needs the "e" button.

The "e" refers to the special constant 2.718... which is similar to pi = 3.14...

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